I had Radiesse injected into the bridge of my nose 4 months ago it appears to have dissolved but I'm not completely sure. I want to have surgery to rebuild the bridge with ear cartilage. Is it too soon to have Rhinoplasty surgery? If there is any Radiesse left in the nose, will my doctor be able to find it and remove it during surgery?
Answer: Rhinoplasty after Radiesse Injections If Radiesse is used to augment or shape the nose it will take about a year for all the material to dissolve and your nose to resume its previous shape. If you perform surgery on the nose prior to all the synthetic material dissolving the surgeon will not be able to judge the thickness of your tissues well enough to predict the final shape. It is best to wait, and then get it done correctly.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty after Radiesse Injections If Radiesse is used to augment or shape the nose it will take about a year for all the material to dissolve and your nose to resume its previous shape. If you perform surgery on the nose prior to all the synthetic material dissolving the surgeon will not be able to judge the thickness of your tissues well enough to predict the final shape. It is best to wait, and then get it done correctly.
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December 10, 2009
Answer: Nose Surgery after Injectable Difficult obviously to give a definitive answer not knowing exactly how much filler was injected; my thoughts though are that the carrier used in the fomulation of Radiesse has dissolved and you are currently left with the Calcium Hydroxyappetite filler component of the filler which gives the volume enhancement and longevity of the product. But again, not knowing the specifics is a sizeable handicap. As such, I would wait as long as you can before embarking on corrective nasal surgery as the goal is a more permanent construct based on baseline anatomy. If the filler is providing volume and contour changes, albeit even on a small scale, it may adversely impact your final result. I recommend waiting until about 10-12 months before surgery.
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December 10, 2009
Answer: Nose Surgery after Injectable Difficult obviously to give a definitive answer not knowing exactly how much filler was injected; my thoughts though are that the carrier used in the fomulation of Radiesse has dissolved and you are currently left with the Calcium Hydroxyappetite filler component of the filler which gives the volume enhancement and longevity of the product. But again, not knowing the specifics is a sizeable handicap. As such, I would wait as long as you can before embarking on corrective nasal surgery as the goal is a more permanent construct based on baseline anatomy. If the filler is providing volume and contour changes, albeit even on a small scale, it may adversely impact your final result. I recommend waiting until about 10-12 months before surgery.
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July 27, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty options The Radiesse may have dissolved, but if not your surgeon may see it during your rhinoplasty. It would probably be okay to go ahead with the procedure, just make sure the Radiesse is replaced with cartilage or bone during the rhinoplasty. Good luck!
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July 27, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty options The Radiesse may have dissolved, but if not your surgeon may see it during your rhinoplasty. It would probably be okay to go ahead with the procedure, just make sure the Radiesse is replaced with cartilage or bone during the rhinoplasty. Good luck!
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October 19, 2011
Answer: Patience is best to insure best result
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October 19, 2011
Answer: Patience is best to insure best result
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July 16, 2009
Answer: Radiesse nasal augmentation I would wait until the product has dissipated fully. This may take 9 to 18 months. Having surgery prior to this will make it difficult for your surgeon to determine the proper height of the graft. Waiting will lead to a more successful surgical outcome.
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July 16, 2009
Answer: Radiesse nasal augmentation I would wait until the product has dissipated fully. This may take 9 to 18 months. Having surgery prior to this will make it difficult for your surgeon to determine the proper height of the graft. Waiting will lead to a more successful surgical outcome.
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