Can the doctor inject filler into the septi depressor to stop nasal droop?

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Can the doctor inject filler into the septi depressor to stop nasal droop or is Botox better? Also can that lift tip?

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

For a downward-turning nasal tip, both Botox and filler can sometimes be used, but they work in very different ways.

Botox can be helpful when the depressor septi muscle is contributing to the downward movement of the nasal tip, because relaxing that muscle may allow the tip to sit slightly higher. The lift is generally subtle and temporary.

Filler can sometimes be used to improve the appearance of the nasal tip or support certain areas, but injecting filler near the nose requires a great deal of caution because of the important blood vessels in this area and the potential for serious vascular complications. I would not consider filler the first choice simply to relax the depressor septi muscle.

So, if the main issue is that the tip actively pulls downward when you smile or move your upper lip, Botox may be the more appropriate approach. If there is also a structural or contour issue, that would need to be evaluated separately.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Please consider re-asking your question with photos. Generally, in order to repair a droopy nasal tip appearance, someone would have to undergo rhinoplasty surgery. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Botox for depressor septi nasi: Botox, not filler, can be used to weaken the depressor septi nasi and thereby reduce downward pull on the nasal tip when smiling.

Cengizhan Ekizceli, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question, this can be decided based on your photos.
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Can the doctor inject filler into the septi depressor to stop nasal droop?

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