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Rib cartilage rhinoplasty 3 years ago. Is it safe to use Lipolysis in the nose tip?

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lillybell23Sep 21, 2023

I had rib cartilage rhinoplasty 3 years ago. It is safe to use Lipolysis in the nose tip or will this affect the cartilage inserted?

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Injectable fillers can sometimes lead to redness at the injection site. In our experience, this is not permanent. Laser or light treatments may be helpful. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

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Andrew Miller, MD

Blindness is an extremely rare risk, especially in an experienced injectors hands. Before injecting the filler, the injector can pull back on the syringe to ensure he or she is not in a blood vessel. Also, it is usually OK to inject in the middle of the bridge to build it up.

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