Is there a permanent non-surgical Rhinoplasty?

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A: Non-surgical rhinoplasty

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Currently all popular products used for non-surgical rhinoplasty are resorbable. In the past people have used permanent products to achieve long lasting results but adverse reactions and difficulty with treating overcorrection or problems have made this largely unpopular. If a permanent product could be... more

A: Non-surgical Rhinoplasty using Silikon-1000 can safely give permanent, natural, results.

Eric M. Joseph, MD

I was taught the art of using Silikon-1000 to correct nasal irregularities during my fellowship. When used properly, you can safely get completely natural, permanent results. Since Silikon-1000 is a permanent filler, your results depend entirely on the technique, and expertise of your physician. You... more

A: Only surgical rhinoplasty is permanent.

William Portuese, MD

There is no such thing as a permanent nonsurgical rhinoplasty since all the injectables we currently have on the market are temporary. Only surgical rhinoplasty is permanent.

A: Permanent non-surgical Rhinoplasty not recommended

Daniel Reichner, MD

I would not recommend Permanent Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty. The main reason is many of these fillers can damage the nose soft tissue. This makes subsequent treatments difficult if not impossible. If you are interested in this procedure, I would recommend the semi-permanent hyaluronic acid fillers which can... more

A: Not advisable

Anil R. Shah, MD

I agree that most permanent fillers are not recommended procedures for the nose. The main issue with a permanent filler is that a permanent filler is a permanent problem. It is very difficult if not impossible to remove a permanent filler once it is in the soft tissues of the nose. If your nose would... more

A: Generally not recommended

Sanjay Grover, MD

There are several alternatives for a non-surgical rhinoplasty.  Permanent alternatives would include silicone or ArteFill; however, these are generally not recommended due to late inflammatory problems that may arise.  Safer non-surgical options for temporary fillers include Juvederm, Restylane, and... more

A: yes but it's not recommended

Min S. Ahn, MD

The only permanent "non-surgical" rhinoplasty would involve using silicone injections or Artecoll/Artefill. Most respected rhinoplasty surgeons would not recommend either as they can cause inflammatory reactions that are difficult if not impossible to treat without major disfiguring corrective... more

A: Permanent fillers can be used, but only extremely carefully

Toby G. Mayer, MD

We don't use permanent fillers because of reports of reactions to the products currently in use. Radiesse as a 12-18 month filler can be used and we have had no problem with it. Fillers are used to fill depressions and most noses require removal of cartilage, bone or soft tissue. Therefore, indications for... more

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