Will fillers in the cheek and under eye area affect my future rhinoplasty results?

Hello and thank you for your question. Short answer- filler does not affect future rhinoplasty, and also does not need to be dissolved prior to surgery. During the surgery, I could simply remove any nasal filler I see (if present).

Rhinoplasty truly a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

If you haven't already undergone rhinoplasty, I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Your face at may become swollen after rhinoplasty surgery, however, I do not believe that this will affect the results of your temporary gel filler. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

In general, cheek and under eye filler and rhinoplasty are separate procedures that target different areas of the face. However, any facial filler may potentially impact the overall aesthetic balance. In rare cases, under eye fillers can have prolonged swelling so I would not recommend getting them within 3 months of a rhinoplasty.
If you are considering both procedures, it's crucial to discuss your plans with your rhinoplasty surgeon. They can help you make informed decisions based on your individual anatomy and goals and provide guidance on the timing of the procedures. I hope this helps! - Dr. Costeloe
Anya Costeloe, DOFacial Plastic SurgeryNational Harbor, MD

Having fillers in your face will have absolutely no effect on rhinoplasty. However I see no value in getting fillers within six months of the surgery

Thank you for the question. You can get filler injections months ahead of rhinoplasty, it won’t affect how the surgery is planned or performed. The fillers may limit lymphatic drainage, so it’s possible you will have prolonged swelling after the rhinoplasty. Expect post-rhinoplasty swelling in general, of the nose and spreading to the under eye area, but that swelling is mostly water and shouldn’t harm the fillers you already have

Generally fillers in the cheeks and under the eyes should not effect a rhinoplasty. Yoy should chevck with your plastic surgeon
who should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) . You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Fillers placed on the cheeks and under eye area will not have any effect on your nose. Best not to put fillers in the nose itself prior to a rhinoplasty. Choose your rhinoplasty specialist wisely based on extensive experience, since this is the one of the hardest operations to perform correctly in the entire field of cosmetic surgery.

Surgeons do take facial contour into consideration when making rhinoplasty decisions.
Of particular importance is the shape and size of the chin or mandible.
Ideally, there should be no distortions when making the assessment, but from what you describe, I don’t think modest amounts of midface fillers are going to have a major impact on how the rhinoplasty surgeons Perceive your nose. You can always take pictures before the treatment and communicate openly with your providers.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD.