Would silicon 1000 be helpful in camouflaging a bump on the left side of my bridge? (photo)

Question

I had a rhinoplasty to remove a dorsal hump from a previously broken nose. I was unsatisfied with the results and had a revision rhinoplasty to smooth out the bridge. A year later there is still a small bump on the left side corner of my bridge. I really don’t want to go in for another revision. Would using silicon 1000 right below and above the bump be able to camouflage it? Or would a revision be most appropriate?

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

I have used Silikon 1000 for at least a dozen years or so.  Unlike many stories that you may read online, I have not seen problems with this and have lots of happy patients.  In fact, I believe that Silikon 1000 is pretty much an ideal filler and is perhaps safer than anything else.  Compared to having another surgical rhinoplasty, I think that trying Silikon 1000 to hide this hump would be indicated.  Please make sure that you see someone most experienced with the microdroplet technique used for this procedure.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Microdroplet Silikon1000 may be considered for camouflaging edges of bone after revision rhinoplasty. Based on your photos, consider another surgery as a last resort. Thank you. Dr Joseph

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Technically permanent or semi-permanent fillers like Radiesse and Bellafill or fat injections could cause an issue for surgery in the future, so those should be avoided. If any fillers are to be used, they should be hyaluronic acid fillers that can be dissolved if needed.

Would silicon 1000 be helpful in camouflaging a bump on the left side of my bridge? (photo)

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