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How to Correct Radiesse Non Surgical Rhinoplasty Results?

A few years ago I got a non surgical nose job with Radiesse. The doctor attempted to make my wide nostrils look thinner by filling to lift up the nostrils. Instead, it looked bigger. Later, he put steroid shots to thin the tip. My tissue cartilage started to deflate and thin, and my nose had weird indentions. The cartilage droops and protrudes to the front, giving a weird, lumpy, unnatural-looking tip. Bridge tissue was drooped and thinned, so my nose looks even more flatter with a weird shadow. What can be done to correct this?

Asked 33 months ago by unevennostrils in los angeles, ca
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Correction of Nose Deformity

Dear Uneven Nostrils How long has it been since the 1) Radiesse injections 2) Steroid injections? The steroid effects can soften over time- 6 months to a year and the tissue may improve. Also the Radiesse will go away over time as well. Caution must be take with the thin skin on the tip of your nose and a surgical approach or use of any other fillers. This is a tricky problem and you should obtain a couple of opinions before doing anything. There are several good Dermatologists and... more
Trevor M. Born, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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True Rhinoplasty

Significant damage has been done to your nose. In order to correct it it you will need a formal rhinoplasty. In addition you will most likely need cartilage grafts to correct the deformity and strengthen the nose. Be sure you see a well experienced rhinoplasty surgeon has this procedure takes many years to perfect.
Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty revision

Thanks for your question - You have serious issues that should be addressed by a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon. Thin skin, visible cartilage and radiesse correction will likely require surgery. Be sure you visit someone with experience with rhinoplasty revision. I hope this helps.
Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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This is serious

You need to see a real plastic surgeon to correct the errors from the first person.  Do not even think of going to someone who is not tops in rhinoplasty. sek
Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery is probably your best option

What you are describing sounds to be a difficult problem, but can probably be improved with a rhinoplasty. I would recommend finding a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to examine you-- he'll be able to tell you what your options are and what you can realistically expect from a surgical correction.
Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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See proper surgeon

I would recommend a board certified facial plastic surgeon. This type of training includes both ENT (ear, nose and throat) as well as plastic surgery and they are best qualified to do corrective nose surgery. Good luck.
Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist
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Radiesse to nose, complications

I would consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon (preferably ENT (ear-nose-throat)-trained) to evaluate your problem.  Sounds like you may need surgical correction. Good luck.
Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
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Hard to make recommendations without seeing your nose

Without seeing your nose in person it will be hard to make any significant recommendations. Can you submit a picture with your eyes concealed? By your description, it appears that you have suffered the effects of pressure and steroid atrophy. If you have lost support and volume in areas of your nose, this may require cartilage support procedures and possible soft-tissue grafting. You should consult a specialist in secondary rhinoplasty to try to ameliorate the problems you face with your... more
Manish H. Shah, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Picture would be helpful

 you need a consultation with board certified plastic surgeon to examine you and give you the option. You present an unusual situation. Most effective tx would be open rhinoplasty and removal of the radiesse. 
Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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