Restylane for pinched side of nose after Rhinoplasty?

I had Rhinoplasty over 10 years ago. Overall, I'm happy with the results and glad that I did it. However, it has always bugged me a little bit that one side is more "pinched" than the other.

Would this be an instance when a filler such as Restylane would be recommended?

4 answers to “Restylane for pinched side of nose...”

A: Fillers in nose after rhinoplasty not advisable

William Portuese, MD

It is not advisable to have any fillers or injectables placed in the nose after a rhinoplasty. There have been multiple severe complications from injecting fillers, including necrosis of the nose.

A: Restylane to contour the nose, Restylane Rhinoplasty

Trevor M. Born, MD

Dear Adogg Thank you for your excellent question.  Restylane is an excellent product for shaping the nose, particularly after a rhinoplasty surgery.  It is also good for primary contouring of a nose - if you have not had surgery.  It is nice to have it done with the area frozen and you will see... more

A: Tip of Nose Is Problematic

S. Randolph Waldman, MD

I think injections of any material into the delicate nasal tip should be done with extreme caution.  I personally will not do it although I know of others who do.  I have seen pictures at meetings of some serious complications associated with fillers in the nasal tip.

A: Restylane for Pinched Side of the Nose

Tanveer Janjua, MD

Yes, it works great. The good thing is that Restylane comes in a small syringe 0.4ml which is enough for these minor defects. Just have to be careful not to place it too superficial. I have also noticed that with repeated applications it get easier to fill up the defect and the frequency of treatments... more

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