Nasal filling, also known as non-surgical rhinoplasty, refers to nose shape changes performed without surgical intervention. This procedure usually involves the injection of dermal fillers. Skin fillers are products that are injected into different facial areas to add volume, such as hyaluronic acid fillers. Facial areas most commonly injected include the lips, nasolabial folds (creases between the sides of the nose and corners of the mouth), and cheeks. In recent years, the non-surgical rhinoplasty technique has developed, and in this procedure, nasal cavities, indentations, contour deficiencies and asymmetries have begun to be treated by injecting filler into the nose.
How is nose filling done?
The procedure consists of filling the nasal tissue, applying an anesthetic cream, usually for 20-30 minutes, and then injecting it into key areas determined by the surgeon and the patient, thus providing aesthetic improvement. The injection usually takes 5-10 minutes and is performed in a clinical setting.
What are the advantages of nose filler?
Nasal filler aesthetics offer many advantages to patients. First, it is a good option for many patients who do not want to have surgery or are considering surgery but have not yet decided. Secondly, touch-ups are very easy to perform, as a simple injection is all it takes to add a small amount of filler to a specific area. With these features, the nose can be “shaped” with injections until the desired result is achieved. And thirdly, nasal filling is much more economical compared to surgical techniques.
How long does the effect of nose filler last?
Since the filling materials used in nose filling are not permanent, the technique allows the patient to have an idea about the result without making a permanent commitment. In cases where the patient is not completely satisfied with the result, the procedure is reassuring because it is reversible. The filling disappears within a few months and the nose takes its original shape.
What are the disadvantages of nose filler?
There are two main disadvantages. First, the result is not permanent. Effect times vary depending on the type of filling materials. The result can last up to one to two years, depending on the material and injection technique. Second, the main limitation of the technique is that only volume can be added. If there is a nose reduction, a large bump and excessive curvature, filler injection alone will not be sufficient. For this reason, nose filling may not be suitable for every situation, because some defects of the nose cannot be corrected with this method.
Still, nose fillers can correct many problems that surgery can. It is a versatile technique and can be applied to different types of nasal anatomies and skin types. It is a good alternative for patients who do not want to undergo surgery, for whom surgery may be extremely risky for medical or other reasons, or who do not have enough time for the recovery period required by the surgery.
Can also be used for revision rhinoplasty
The widespread use of nasal fillers is also applied to patients who have undergone rhinoplasty but need revision rhinoplasty for minor corrections. Nasal filler injection may be a good option for such patients. It can be applied to camouflage imperfections or add volume to areas with tissue loss. Nasal filling is a suitable option for any adult who is in good general health and does not have an excessive deformity in their nose.
What is the healing process like for nose filling?
After nasal filler injection, normal life can be continued without interruption. There is no swelling, no bruising, and no need to stay home to heal. It is one of the aesthetic procedures with the highest patient satisfaction.
