Are fillers effective for too upturned nose?

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I am thinking of getting filler to lessen the appearance of upturned nostrils. I would also like to know more about how this would work and where it would generally be injected.

Donald Groves, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. You have a complex issue that requires expert-level correction. An over-rotated tip can only be properly addressed through rhinoplasty—fillers simply don’t have the structural strength to achieve the necessary changes.

To correct this, your nose will need to be lengthened, de-rotated, and potentially deprojected, all with extreme precision. This involves harvesting septal cartilage (or a specialized alternative) to create custom grafts that reinforce the nasal tip and columella, ensuring both stability and long-term support. Without these techniques, results may be unpredictable or short-lived.

Since rhinoplasty is one of the most technically demanding surgeries in all of plastic surgery, you should ONLY trust an experienced rhinoplasty specialist. Many plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty occasionally—but this is a surgery of millimeters, where small miscalculations can have significant consequences. A surgeon who performs only a handful of these a year simply won’t deliver the best possible result.

I have extensive training in advanced rhinoplasty techniques, including complex primary and revision cases, under one of the world's top rhinoplasty surgeons (who performs 1,000+ nose jobs annually). If you're serious about achieving a refined, natural-looking outcome, I’d highly recommend scheduling a consultation with me (Virtual or In-Person). This will allow us to discuss your goals, conduct a detailed examination, and determine the ideal approach for your unique anatomy.

Looking forward to helping you achieve the results you’re looking for!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

In our experience, injectable fillers may be helpful for camouflaging and nasal bump, or for correcting a slightly crooked nasal appearance. Lowering the appearance of a nasal tip would require rhinoplasty surgery and cartilage grafting. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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