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Do I need to get my non-surgical nose fillers dissolved before getting rhinoplasty?

How long before do I need to get Restylane dissolved? I've had it for about four months.

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Fillers and rhinoplasty

August 11th, 2016
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prior to having rhinoplasty surgery all fillers should be allowed to dissolve. This can be achieved by letting the body metabolize the filler or by having injections to dissolve th filler if it was a hyaluronic acid containing filler. By dissolving the filler accurate reshaping of the nose will be possible. 

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Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS


New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 11th, 2016

Fillers and rhinoplasty

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prior to having rhinoplasty surgery all fillers should be allowed to dissolve. This can be achieved by letting the body metabolize the filler or by having injections to dissolve th filler if it was a hyaluronic acid containing filler. By dissolving the filler accurate reshaping of the nose will be possible. 

Learn more: Http://www.seanweissmd.com

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS


New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

Should Nasal Fillers be dissolved Before Rhinoplasty?

August 10th, 2016
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You should wait until the fillers dissolve, usually about a year, or have hyaluronidase injections to dissolve the Restylane before having rhinoplasty surgery. It would be helpful if you have pictures of your nose before fillers were injected to make sure you have returned to your natural pre-treatment appearance.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 40 reviews

August 10th, 2016

Should Nasal Fillers be dissolved Before Rhinoplasty?

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You should wait until the fillers dissolve, usually about a year, or have hyaluronidase injections to dissolve the Restylane before having rhinoplasty surgery. It would be helpful if you have pictures of your nose before fillers were injected to make sure you have returned to your natural pre-treatment appearance.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 40 reviews

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty fillers dissolved before getting a rhinoplasty

August 10th, 2016
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Yes, it is best to have the non-surgical fillers dissolved prior to a rhinoplasty procedure, so that your surgeon can  perform a very accurate rhinoplasty procedure.  When the nose has been artificially inflated with fillers  it is best to have them removed. Rhinoplasty results are measured in millimeters, so it's a very precise operation.  Rhinoplasty is a difficult  operation, so choose your surgeon very wisely based on extensive experience

Web reference: https://www.seattlefacial.com/rhinoplasty_photos.html

William Portuese, MD
August 10th, 2016

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty fillers dissolved before getting a rhinoplasty

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Yes, it is best to have the non-surgical fillers dissolved prior to a rhinoplasty procedure, so that your surgeon can  perform a very accurate rhinoplasty procedure.  When the nose has been artificially inflated with fillers  it is best to have them removed. Rhinoplasty results are measured in millimeters, so it's a very precise operation.  Rhinoplasty is a difficult  operation, so choose your surgeon very wisely based on extensive experience

Learn more: https://www.seattlefacial.com/rhinoplasty_photos.html

William Portuese, MD

Fillers and rhinoplasty

August 10th, 2016
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Great question.  On average fillers such as restylane and juviderm last about 6 months.  I would schedule consults when your nose looks very close to how it looked prior to your non-surgical rhinoplasty.  This is important because your plastic surgeon will need to see how your nose actually looks to be able to discuss and decide on what should be done during your surgical rhinoplasty procedure.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
Remus Repta, MD

Remus Repta, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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August 10th, 2016

Fillers and rhinoplasty

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Great question.  On average fillers such as restylane and juviderm last about 6 months.  I would schedule consults when your nose looks very close to how it looked prior to your non-surgical rhinoplasty.  This is important because your plastic surgeon will need to see how your nose actually looks to be able to discuss and decide on what should be done during your surgical rhinoplasty procedure.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta
Remus Repta, MD

Remus Repta, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 168 reviews

Fillers/Rhinoplasty

August 10th, 2016
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Dea rgellcaaa: 

Thank you for your question. In order to have precision rhinoplasty performed, I would suggest having the filler in your nose dissolved with hyaluronidase  six weeks prior to your surgery.  This will ensure a more accurate result. Always use a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty consultation. The Rhinoplasty Society is a good place to start  Good luck and I hope this helps
Stephen E. Metzinger, MD, MSPH, FACS
August 10th, 2016

Fillers/Rhinoplasty

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Dea rgellcaaa: 

Thank you for your question. In order to have precision rhinoplasty performed, I would suggest having the filler in your nose dissolved with hyaluronidase  six weeks prior to your surgery.  This will ensure a more accurate result. Always use a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty consultation. The Rhinoplasty Society is a good place to start  Good luck and I hope this helps
Stephen E. Metzinger, MD, MSPH, FACS

Nasal fillers dissolved prior to rhinoplasty

August 10th, 2016
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In order to have an accurate rhinoplasty performed, I would suggest having the filler in your nose dissolved with hyaluronidase about one month prior to the surgery.  Be sure you are seeing a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty consultation. Good luck!

Web reference: http://www.plasticsurgerynola.com/face/rhinoplasty-new-orleans

Parker A. Velargo, MD
August 10th, 2016

Nasal fillers dissolved prior to rhinoplasty

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In order to have an accurate rhinoplasty performed, I would suggest having the filler in your nose dissolved with hyaluronidase about one month prior to the surgery.  Be sure you are seeing a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty consultation. Good luck!

Learn more: http://www.plasticsurgerynola.com/face/rhinoplasty-new-orleans

Parker A. Velargo, MD

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