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Slightly Bulbous Nose 6 Months After Artefill

asked 1 year ago by Detroit6621 in Detroit, MI
Latest answer by Christopher Tolan, M.D.
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I had artefill done on my nose 6 months ago. It was my 5th injection into the tip of my nose, and since then the tip of my nose has felt hard, hollow and looked swollen. While the bulbous look of the nose has decreased slightly in the last months, my nose still does look bigger than before my last injection and swollen, uneven and droopy. Is there any chance that my nose will ever look right? Can steroid injections help? I am away at school so I cannot visit a doctor and just want answers.

4 answers to Slightly Bulbous Nose 6 Months After Artefill

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Artefill for Correction of the Nasal Tip

The fact that Artefill does have a resorbable carrier or bovine collagen you may see some slight reduction in the bulbousness of your nasal tip with additional time.  Even though it has been 6 months since you have had any injections into the tip of your nose I would caution against attempting to inject steroids as likely the current problem is not related to an inflammatory reaction and there is a chance you could make things worse by creating more asymmetry.  If the... more
Christopher Tolan, M.D.

Saint Paul Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Artefill to the nasal tip is an advanced procedure...

Using dermafillers for non-surgical rhinoplasty, is an advanced technique.  The nasal tip in particular can be a little tricky. The goal is to improve definition, projection, and symmetry by augmenting the tip without making the tip more bulbous and less defined. One must be careful because the tip skin is very thin and has some risk for skin injury at this location. While Artefill may be used, I usually recommend trying it after at least one successful round of a hyaluronic... more
David Mabrie, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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To much Artefill in nose

By all means, a second opinion may be helpful. Keep in mind however, that Artefill typically lasts 2-5 years, so waiting may be the best option. Unlike the hyaluronic acid fillers, there is no easy way to reverse the effects of Artefill. Steroid injections may work but do have risk for significant side effects that could leave you worse off. Since your nose is only slightly bulbous, it may be better to resist the urge to do more at this time.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Artefill results last 5+ years

ArteFill is an injectable filler that works in two ways.  The polymethylmethacrylate is not absorbed by the body, is therefore permanent and will induce new collagen formation.  The bovine collagen acts as a temporary filler and will be completely absorbed by the body at 6 months. As you are at the 6 month point, you should expect little if any change to the appearance of the nose.  Steroid injections may help, but there is a high risk for chasing your tail.  In... more
Joseph Campanelli, MD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

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