I was injected with a filler on 1/27 that was supposed to last up to 2 years. I wanted to get the procedure done to hide a bump on my nose. Initially I loved my results but now I’m at week 3 and my results seem to be gone. I was finally able to get a hold of the staff today and they said that my injector said my body probably metabolized quickly. is it normal for filler to dissolve this quickly? They said I could get more (at a price) but would that even be worth it?
Answer: Is it normal to have filler injected in the nose dissolve after 3 weeks? Thank you for your pictures and questions. The bottom line is that no, the product did not dissolve, but your initial results were obviously due more to swelling than to the product. You might require more product, but the bottom line is that this procedure is only temporary and to get a permanent solution, you need to consider surgery.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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Answer: Is it normal to have filler injected in the nose dissolve after 3 weeks? Thank you for your pictures and questions. The bottom line is that no, the product did not dissolve, but your initial results were obviously due more to swelling than to the product. You might require more product, but the bottom line is that this procedure is only temporary and to get a permanent solution, you need to consider surgery.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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Answer: Temporary gel fillers should last longer than 3 weeks in the nose. We have seen temporary gel fillers last in the nose for up to 2 years after injection. It is always better to be under injected as opposed to being overcorrected. In all likelihood your body has not metabolized HA filler in 3 weeks. More likely, you were under injected and all of your swelling has dissipated. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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Answer: Temporary gel fillers should last longer than 3 weeks in the nose. We have seen temporary gel fillers last in the nose for up to 2 years after injection. It is always better to be under injected as opposed to being overcorrected. In all likelihood your body has not metabolized HA filler in 3 weeks. More likely, you were under injected and all of your swelling has dissipated. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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February 28, 2019
Answer: Fillers for Non-surgical Nose Job Hi and thank you for your question! While it is hard to tell based on the pictures, some improvements are still evident in the new picture. In general, while every patient is different, it is very rare for hyaluronic acid filler to get dissolved and broken down by the body this fast. Keep in mind that hyaluronic acid is a vital component of extra cellular matrix in our body and if a patient's body is breaking the external filler so quickly, it should do the same to the internal hyaluronic acid, which is expected to result in serious health problems. Hence, in vast majority of cases, what happens is that right after the filler injection as there is some swelling, the swelling will make the results look more prominent, but during the 1-2 weeks after the filler and as the swelling goes away, the volume will also go down and it gives the impression that the filler has gone away, while it's still there. In cases like you, it is critical to have a follow up in person, to be able to carefully and objectively assess and compare the results with the baseline, and then if needed, further filler injection can be done. I hope it helps and good luck!
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February 28, 2019
Answer: Fillers for Non-surgical Nose Job Hi and thank you for your question! While it is hard to tell based on the pictures, some improvements are still evident in the new picture. In general, while every patient is different, it is very rare for hyaluronic acid filler to get dissolved and broken down by the body this fast. Keep in mind that hyaluronic acid is a vital component of extra cellular matrix in our body and if a patient's body is breaking the external filler so quickly, it should do the same to the internal hyaluronic acid, which is expected to result in serious health problems. Hence, in vast majority of cases, what happens is that right after the filler injection as there is some swelling, the swelling will make the results look more prominent, but during the 1-2 weeks after the filler and as the swelling goes away, the volume will also go down and it gives the impression that the filler has gone away, while it's still there. In cases like you, it is critical to have a follow up in person, to be able to carefully and objectively assess and compare the results with the baseline, and then if needed, further filler injection can be done. I hope it helps and good luck!
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Non Surgical Rhinoplasty or Nose Job — Juvederm, Restylane, Vollure, Volbella, Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill, Lyft, Refyne, Defyne filler always goes down after a few weeks and touchups are often needed. I suggest you go back to your physician to see what is best for the result you are looking to achieve. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Non Surgical Rhinoplasty or Nose Job — Juvederm, Restylane, Vollure, Volbella, Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill, Lyft, Refyne, Defyne filler always goes down after a few weeks and touchups are often needed. I suggest you go back to your physician to see what is best for the result you are looking to achieve. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Ugh. No more filler in your nose, please ... Filler makes the nose look bigger. In your case, by filling out the radix area, just above the bump, it makes the nose look longer. It's just almost never ever a good idea.
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Ugh. No more filler in your nose, please ... Filler makes the nose look bigger. In your case, by filling out the radix area, just above the bump, it makes the nose look longer. It's just almost never ever a good idea.
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