Cartilage was broken 20 yrs ago, resulting in dent. Rhinoplasty is too expensive for me at this time, so would a dermal filler such as Juvederm (or the like) fill in the dent, making my nose more symmetrical looking? I had surgery 6 years ago to fix a deviated septum and the surgeon apparently tried to repair that area, as there is now scar tissue built-up inside my nose in the area where the dent is. The dent was there before the surgery. If this can be filled in, which filler is recommended and how long will it last?
July 9, 2017
Answer: Non Surgical Nose Job for Dented Nose Hi, and thanks for your question. From the photo you provide, it seems possible to correct the indentation with fillers, although I would have to see it firsthand to know better. Your case does become more complicated since you have had surgery to the area and, as you say, there is probably scar tissue under the skin. Nevertheless, I have corrected issues like this successfully many times. I would recommend using Voluma. It provides good lift, it lasts for 1.5 to 2 years and it is reversible at any time with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. The most important factor in getting a great outcome for you is to go to someone who is extremely experienced in Non Surgical Rhinoplasty. The surgery you have had means that the blood supply to the skin of your nose is no longer as robust as it used to be. Placing filler there without risk of damage to the skin is tricky and should not be attempted by someone inexperienced in this procedure. Hope that helps
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July 9, 2017
Answer: Non Surgical Nose Job for Dented Nose Hi, and thanks for your question. From the photo you provide, it seems possible to correct the indentation with fillers, although I would have to see it firsthand to know better. Your case does become more complicated since you have had surgery to the area and, as you say, there is probably scar tissue under the skin. Nevertheless, I have corrected issues like this successfully many times. I would recommend using Voluma. It provides good lift, it lasts for 1.5 to 2 years and it is reversible at any time with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. The most important factor in getting a great outcome for you is to go to someone who is extremely experienced in Non Surgical Rhinoplasty. The surgery you have had means that the blood supply to the skin of your nose is no longer as robust as it used to be. Placing filler there without risk of damage to the skin is tricky and should not be attempted by someone inexperienced in this procedure. Hope that helps
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July 9, 2017
Answer: Non surgical nose job Thanks for your question and photo. Small irregularities and asymmetries in the nose can be improved with fillers and one can either use permanent or temporary fillers. Among the permanent fillers are FDA approved, Bellafill ® or fat transfer (which, of course, comes from your own body). Fillers will rarely improve nasal obstruction or make the nose smaller. For a life long result, a rhinoplasty is still generally the gold standard but many of my patients are delighted with what a filler can do, especially if one's expectations are properly managed.
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July 9, 2017
Answer: Non surgical nose job Thanks for your question and photo. Small irregularities and asymmetries in the nose can be improved with fillers and one can either use permanent or temporary fillers. Among the permanent fillers are FDA approved, Bellafill ® or fat transfer (which, of course, comes from your own body). Fillers will rarely improve nasal obstruction or make the nose smaller. For a life long result, a rhinoplasty is still generally the gold standard but many of my patients are delighted with what a filler can do, especially if one's expectations are properly managed.
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