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bluesky
Murfreesboro, TN

 
Filler at base of nose?
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I had a rhinoplasty that I am not happy with. The angle under my nose has changed and the tip is lower. I was wondering if a filler can be injected under the base of the nose to lift it. If so what type of filler would be best?

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jhonnys


Plastic surgeon
Coral Gables, FL
United States
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  Restylane - fillers work great for the nose
September 12, 2013 11:31 PM

Yes fillers work great for the nose we recommend Restylane. It should last about one year.

http://www.drjsalomon.com/restylane.asp (more)
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docblinski


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Miami, FL
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June 26, 2010 11:20 AM

Worth a try. I would use a very temporary filler, Restylane or Juvederm, first to see if you like the appearance. If yes than a more semi permanent filler like Radeisse or Artefill, (more)
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drepstein


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Miami, FL
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  Rhinoplasty Revision
June 24, 2010 12:11 PM

Placing Perlane in the nasolabial angle (where the nose joins up with the upper lip) is one way to give the nose an appearance of more upward rotation. This is obviously a temporary (more)
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drnassif


Plastic surgeon
Beverly Hills, CA
United States
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June 24, 2010 1:59 AM

Hello,

A filler will not typically help in this situation, and I do not like to use fillers for the purpose you are describing as there are too many risks associated. A surgical (more)
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FAMI_Founder


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Marbella, Spain
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  Filler at base of the nose
June 22, 2010 4:43 AM

Sometime after a rhinoplasty the nasolabial angle stays uncorrected. If you want a permanent correction, you need injection of mesenchymal stem cells that can restore the cartilage missing (more)
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AlexanderRivkinM.D.


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los angeles, CA
United States
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June 16, 2010 12:05 PM

i would start with radiesse at the tip and also at the base of the nose. that should lift the tip just fine.
i would have to see pictures to be absolutely sure, of course. (more)
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