Will injectables help the appearance of an upturned/too short nose? (Photos)

Question

I am a 26 year old woman and in the past few years I have been hearing about using injectables as an alternative to rhinoplasty. My complaints with my nose are that the bridge is wide and undefined from the front view and from a profile view its short/upturned and a lot of my nostrils show - its the pig snout look. I was curious if injectables would be an option to help either/both of these problems and if so I would love some general information on that process. Thanks!

Brock Ridenour, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and your photographs. In short (no pun intended), injectable fillers are not a very effective treatment for a short, upturned nose. Lengthening the nose and diminishing rotation is not a simple task. It requires a surgical operation using sturdy cartilage grafts to elongate the septum (caudal extension graft),  as well as additional grafts to force the tip downward (extended spreader grafts) and grafts to support the nostril rims (rim grafts). While you might be able to create the illusion of a slight longer nose by injecting a modest amount of filler into the infratip lobule, you would be better served by considering surgery. I hope that helps. My very best to you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

That said, I do not think that we could achieve significant nasal tip derotation without rhinoplasty surgery and a septal extension graft. Certainly consult with several reputable rhinoplasty specialists since this would be a tricky non-surgical procedure, and the feasibility of such would require an examination. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Elham Jafari, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question! While an in-person consultation is required to be able to tell for sure, you seem to be a candidate for filler injection to create a more defined nose bridge and it should be able to address most of your concerns. I hope it helps and good luck!

Jamil Ahmad, MD · Answer

A
non surgical rhinoplasty is achieved through the use of soft tissue fillers to
improve the contour or volume in the nose. Fillers can be used to correct deformities of the nose, asymmetry along
the bridge, visible depressions or to give the nose a little lift. Some
surgeons may consider using soft tissue dermal fillers to improve
irregularities after rhinoplasty as an alternative to undergoing revision
rhinoplasty. There
are some issues that cannot be addressed through a non-surgical rhinoplasty. Adding
product to the nose will not make it smaller, this can only be addressed
through surgery as is the case for decreasing the size of the nostrils.Patients
should consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in the use of
filler in the nose. Someone who is not experienced in the use of filler in the
nose can encounter complications that can lead to skin damage or necrosis (skin
death) in the nose. Hyaluronic
acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the body and is ideal for
injection in the skin. If too much of this filler is injected or there are
problems with blood flow to the nose, an enzyme (hyaluronidase) can be injected
to dissolve and remove the product. All
the best,

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to go over your desired results. Facial fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm) can be used to improve the symmetry of the nose. Surgery would be needed to improve nostrils or overall shape. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Will injectables help the appearance of an upturned/too short nose? (Photos)

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Answer: Non Surgical Rhinoplasty

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Answer: Non Surgical Nosejob Candidate-- with Fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm)

Answer: Non Surgical Nosejob Candidate-- with Fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm)

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Answer: Non Surgical Rhinoplasty

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Answer: Non Surgical Nosejob Candidate-- with Fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm)

Answer: Non Surgical Nosejob Candidate-- with Fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm)

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