Do non-surgical fillers have any long-term effects?

 Fillers have been used for decades to correct minor nasal deformities an off-label use of these products.  The choice of filler for this application is very important.  Many physicians promote the use of permanent injectable fillers like silicone.  I strongly advise against any permanent... more

Rhinoplasty is the procedure of choice for most nasal deformities but it is surgery and has it's own set of long term consequences and complications. For minor nasal deformities fillers can be very effective. One of the safest places to use fillers is in the nasal radix to camouflage the nasal hump. I have... more

We have found hyaluronic fillers helpful in minor imperfections after rhinoplasty, where the irregularities are minor and do not warrant revision. Fillers are not FDA approved in nasal shaping and the use is considered "off label" though it is perfectly acceptable to do so if proper explanation is... more

From a general health standpoint the newer fillers are safe and should not cause general health risks. However, repeated injection of fillers beneath the skin does cause inflammation and collagen production, which in reality can cause scarring. This is most important when fillers are used around the eyelids,... more

 While I do not think it is a good idea to have a filler replace a rhinoplasty, I have used it for minor asymmetries that I have seen in patients that have had multiple rhinoplasties.

Most non-surgical fillers are safe to use in the head and neck. However as with any drug, even if it is FDA approved, it is unpredictable what long term effects there may be years down the road. That being said, temporary hyaluronic acid fillers generally work well in the nose. Thin skinned individuals need to... more

The use of dermal fillers is generally safe.  In the augmentation of the nasal bridge it will usually make the nose larger but appear more sculpted.  If you need a rhinoplasty you should have a rhinoplasty and not a much inferior second choice.  

Fillers are not approved by the FDA for nasal injection. While it is common to use small amounts of certain fillers to smooth small defects in the nose, this is an "off-label" use. Using fillers in place of a formal rhinoplasty is often disappointing, and always temporary. Patients would spend much... more

Hi, Fillers are not approved by the FDA for use in the nose, so this is considered an "off-label" use of the product.  Fillers have not been shown to cause any diseases with long-term use.  Fillers can correct small defects on the nose, but they will not provide the same result as a full... more

Most FDA approved fillers have a limited life span. I do place them into the nose in situations where a patient wants a temporary or immediate result but ALL know the result is not lasting unless autologus tissue was instilled. Even using your own tissue requires repeated injections. I am also assuming that... more