Many people are dissatisfied with the appearance of their nose, but some of them do not decide to undergo surgical correction. Fortunately, the shape of the nose can also be improved without the use of a scalpel. One of the methods used for this purpose is dermal fillers. Non-surgical nose correction with hyaluronic acid is reversible, provides immediate results and does not require time away from everyday activities. To minimise the risk of complications, in our clinic the procedure is performed exclusively under ultrasound guidance.
Who is hyaluronic acid nose contouring for?
Non-surgical nose correction is indicated for the improvement of minor aesthetic imperfections in patients who, for various reasons, cannot or do not wish to undergo surgical rhinoplasty. The procedure is especially effective in the case of slightly humped, small noses.
Contouring with hyaluronic acid allows, among other things, the temporary correction of:
- lifting the nasal tip,
- reducing a hump, depression or other irregularity on the nasal bridge,
- correcting a slight deviation,
- reducing minor asymmetries and indentations,
- smoothing irregularities of the alar margins,
- lengthening a short nose,
- optically narrowing the nose,
- adding volume to the nose.
However, non-surgical correction is not suitable for patients expecting very significant changes in the appearance of the nose. It also cannot correct functional problems.
How do we ensure safety during hyaluronic acid nose contouring?
The nasal area is richly and variably vascularised. For this reason, contouring this area carries a high risk of vascular complications, including tissue necrosis and even blindness. That is why non-surgical nose correction with hyaluronic acid should be performed only by qualified physicians.
At Dr Parda Clinic in Piaseczno, we perform this treatment exclusively under ultrasound guidance. Because ultrasonography allows us to visualise the vascular anatomy of the face as well as fillers or threads previously placed in the tissue, we minimise the risk of complications. An additional safety measure is that our clinic has access to hyaluronidase, which can be used to dissolve hyaluronic acid as part of first aid management.
Dr Parda Clinic also treats complications in patients who have undergone procedures at other facilities. Thanks to the use of ultrasound, we can do this efficiently and in an optimal way, that is, using the minimum effective dose of hyaluronidase.
What does hyaluronic acid nose correction involve?
Non-surgical nose correction is preceded by a thorough qualification process. The treatment is performed in a medical office. To ensure patient comfort, local anaesthesia is applied before the procedure, most often in the form of a cream. During hyaluronic acid nose contouring, the physician injects the product into the areas requiring correction. The specialist uses an appropriate and safe injection technique.
Hyaluronic acid nose correction is a short procedure. It takes about 30 minutes. Immediately afterwards, the patient can go home. Unlike surgical rhinoplasty, the treatment does not require time away from daily functioning. It even happens that the patient returns to work and usual activities on the same day.
As a result of the procedure, the skin in the treated area may be slightly red and swollen. However, these changes are usually mild and subside within a few hours.
What is the effect of hyaluronic acid nose contouring?
Hyaluronic acid nose correction, when performed by an experienced physician, provides satisfactory results. The effects are visible immediately after the treatment. Usually, one visit is enough to achieve a satisfying result. The result lasts for around 8–12 months. After that time, the product is resorbed. Hyaluronic acid nose correction can be performed repeatedly.
It is worth knowing that if the patient is dissatisfied with the new appearance, there is an option to quickly adjust or completely reverse the effects of the procedure using hyaluronidase. At our clinic in Piaseczno (near Warsaw), this type of procedure is available. The treatment is performed under ultrasound guidance.
What are the contraindications to hyaluronic acid nose correction?
Hyaluronic acid nose contouring is contraindicated in patients with serious and active allergic diseases, as well as in those with autoimmune diseases of the skin and connective tissue, such as rheumatoid arthritis. We also do not perform hyaluronic acid nose contouring during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The procedure is also not performed in patients after surgical nose correction or nasal trauma.