Is it safe to get a rhinoplasty after having Silikon 1000?

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I never had surgery before however I had silicone 1000 from a previous doctor and don’t love it. It made my nose look wider. Can I still get a rhinoplasty or is it unsafe? Please let me know thank you

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In our practice, we specialize in both rhinoplasty surgery and permanent nonsurgical nose job treatments with microdroplet Silikon 1000. We have operated on patients after injecting Silikon 1000, and it does not make surgery more difficult. The reason for this is that the filler is placed in the soft tissue in between the skin and the nasal skeleton. The dissection of surgery is deep to the soft tissue, onto the cartilage and bone of the nose. Although the Silikon 1000 may not be removed, rhinoplasty surgery for achieving a narrow nasal appearance may be considered, depending on your examination. Thank you so much for your question and I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and the pictures. Addressing the shape of your nose is actually one of the most common reasons people seek out and undergo a rhinoplasty. A history of injectables (including silicone injections) does not affect the safety or my ability to perform surgery. An open septorhinoplasty can best address both your aesthetic concerns and any functional issues with your nose. I would be able to adjust the size, shape, and definition of your nose (particularly the bridge and tip)!

This truly is a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve functional and natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

It is perfectly safe to perform rhinoplasty after having silicon 1000 placed. The bone and cartilage can still be reshaped and supported. The silicone can make the skin a little thicker, which cannot be changed, but the overall shape can be made better. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

In general, Silicone is not good for injections into the face. It should be possible to do a rhinoplasty and possibly to remove much of the injected silicone.  That could help your appearance and make you better for the long term.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes it is safe to have rhinoplasty after silicone injections. I have done this in many patients before.   I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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