Nose Filler

Would you like to have a more aesthetic, upturned and beautiful looking nose structure without surgery? If your answer is‘ yes’, nose filler procedures are exactly the kind of procedures that will meet your expectations. With the nose filling made by experienced hands, you can get a more symmetrical, attractive and suitable nose structure for your face shape. What you want to know about nose filling in our article...

What is Nose Filling?

Nose filling is the filling work done to make the nose look more aesthetic and beautiful without surgery. With the nose filling, curvatures and asymmetric problems in the back of the nose are eliminated, and a more elevated, symmetrical and compatible nose structure is obtained.

What is Nose Tip Filling?

There is also the option of nose tip filling in the nose filling procedure. This option comes to the fore if the person's nose tip is low or if deformities occur at the tip of the nose while laughing. During the procedure, the filling material is injected into the lower layers of the skin at the tip of the nose. In this way, the tip of the nose gains a significantly more elevated appearance compared to the previous one.

In Which Situations Can Nose Filling Be Applied?

Nose filling cannot treat all kinds of deformities that occur in the nose. The problem you experience should be a disorder that can be eliminated with nose filling. Apart from this, it is a treatment that can be applied safely in all adults with favorable general health conditions. After the doctor's examination, it is decided whether you are a suitable candidate for nose filling. If we need to list the situations in which nose filler procedure is needed:

• Mild asymmetry observed in the nose
• Collapse in the nose arch
• The tip of the nose is lower than normal
• Part of the nose is more depressed than the other direction
• Small indentations in the nose
• Presence of minor disorders that cannot be corrected after surgical rhinoplasty surgery

When is Nose Filler Preferred?

• Concealing the Nose Bridge: The arched appearance of the nasal bridge is a source of aesthetic concern for many people. With nose fillers, this appearance is evened out, giving the person a straighter profile.
• Lifting the Nose Tip: A drooping nose tip can also be corrected with nose filler injections, giving the person a lifted, aesthetically pleasing appearance.
• Correction of Asymmetry: Curvatures or asymmetries in the nose caused by structural factors or trauma can be made proportionate with nose fillers.
• Post-Surgery Revision: If the person is not sufficiently satisfied with the results of rhinoplasty surgery, any remaining minor imperfections can be corrected with filler injections. 

How is Nose Filling Performed?

Nose filling is performed to eliminate deformities in the nose or to create a more beautiful looking nose structure. The doctor who will perform the filling examines the nose in the context of the face shape and nose anatomy and determines the area to be filled and the amount of filling. The procedure area is anesthetized with local anesthetic cream and disinfected with antiseptic solution. Then, hyaluronic acid filler is applied to the areas determined in the examination.

What is the Process and Duration of Nose Filler Treatment?

• Duration: Including the preparation phase, nose filler treatment can be completed in a single session lasting 15 to 30 minutes. It is a quick and practical procedure.
• Anesthesia: Before the filler injection, the area is numbed with topical creams that have a local anesthetic effect. In this way, the person does not feel any pain or discomfort during the treatment. They experience a comfortable treatment.
• Amount: In most cases, 1 cc of filler is sufficient for minor corrections.
• Duration: Although the results of nose filler vary depending on the person's metabolic rate, they can maintain their effect for 12 to 18 months. It can be safely repeated after the effect wears off.
• Effect: The effect of the nose filler treatment can be clearly observed immediately after the injection. However, for the final results to be seen, complications must pass and the filler must fully settle.

What are the Advantages of Nose Filling?

• A more aesthetic nose appearance can be achieved without the need for surgery.
• It is safe because it is not permanent
• It is more economical than rhinoplasty surgeries
• Problems such as pain, ache and burning do not occur
• The patient can continue his/her daily life from where he/she left off after the procedure
• The effect of the procedure is manifested in a single session.

What are the Disadvantages of Nose Filling?

There are no disadvantages of nose filler procedures. However, it is not permanent for a long time. The life of filling procedures can be extended up to 1-2 years. A second deficiency is that the filling alone is not sufficient for nose reduction and advanced sized curvatures. However, filling procedures can be an alternative for operations that do not want to undergo surgery or that are extremely risky.

Although nose filling is an extremely safe procedure, it is necessary to mention the risk factors that can be seen very rarely.We can list the possible risks as follows:

• Feeling of discomfort and pain during or after the procedure
• Infection
• Swelling and bruising at the procedure site
• Allergic reaction to filling material
• Swellings or lumps under the skin
• Change in skin color
• Difficulty breathing
• Asymmetric results

These risks are rarely encountered. No complications are observed in the vast majority of people who have the procedure. In addition, the more professional the doctor and practice we choose for the procedure, the lower the risk of encountering any complications.

What are the Important Limitations and Risks of Nose Fillers?

• Size Change: Nose fillers do not reduce the size of the nose. On the contrary, because they add volume to the nose, they cause it to grow, albeit by a millimeter. However, since asymmetry is corrected and the nose is made symmetrical, it appears more aesthetically pleasing and smaller from the outside.
• Health Problems: Nose fillers do not provide a solution for breathing problems. They only provide an aesthetic improvement.
• Who Should Not Have It?: Filler injections are not applied to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. In addition, people with an active skin infection in the injection area should wait for the infection to heal before having nose fillers.
• Critical Risk: The nasal area has a delicate network of blood vessels. Therefore, incorrect or faulty application of nose fillers can cause tissue damage or blood vessel blockage. For this reason, the treatment must be performed in clinical conditions by an experienced medical aesthetic doctor who is familiar with facial anatomy.

Is It Possible to Melt the Nose Filling?

In some cases, users may not be satisfied with the results of the nose filling. It is possible to melt the nose filling when such situations occur. Various special materials and enzymes used ensure the melting of the filling. The injected filling material is expelled by the body shortly after melting. However, the satisfaction percentage of users is extremely high after a professional filling process.

To Whom Can Not Nose Filling Be Applied?

Nose filling procedures;

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Those with diseases that increase bleeding
• Those who are sensitive to fillers
• It is not applied to those with active autoimmune disease.

Those who have active herpes virus infection and those who have frequent cold sores should inform their doctors about this.

Can Nose Fillers Be Used for Revision Rhinoplasty?

Nose filling is used for minor corrections required after surgical rhinoplasty operation, that is, rhinoplasty. Nose filling is used for purposes such as eliminating defects and gaining volume to areas with tissue loss.

How is the Recovery Process in Nose Filling?

After the nose filling procedure, the person can continue his/her daily life without interruption. It does not need to stay at home as long as it is protected from the sun's rays. It is one of the most attractive medical aesthetic procedures in terms of the comfort it provides to users.

What Should Be Considered After Nose Filling?

• Avoid hot showers and stay away from hot and steamy environments such as Turkish baths and saunas for the first 24 hours after rhinoplasty.
• Do not apply any pressure to the bridge of the nose for the first day after the injection. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid wearing accessories such as glasses.
• To prevent the filler from spreading, shifting, or deforming, do not rub or massage the nasal area.
• Avoid strenuous exercise and demanding physical activities for a while.

Can the Nose Filling Procedure Be Repeated?

If the person has an advanced depression or inclination in the nose, nose filling alone does not provide sufficient results in such cases. It is insufficient to correct some nose deformations. In addition, it should be emphasized that nose filling is not a permanent procedure. It needs to be repeated when its effects diminish. Nose filling can be easily repeated. It is an ideal solution especially for people who do not want to undergo surgical intervention for various reasons.

Which Filling Material is Used in Nose Filling Process?

Hyaluronic acid-based filling materials are used for nose filling in non-surgical rhinoplasty. It is important that the filling materials used are produced by good and reliable brands and approved by the ministry. The durability of this filling material varies from person to person. However, it ranges from 12 months to 18 months on average. It should be repeated when the effect decreases.

Mineral fillers called calcium hydroxyapatite or fillers such as Crystalys and Radiesse are also preferred in nose filler procedures. However, since it does not cause an allergic reaction, hyaluronic acid-based filling materials are generally used.

What is the Age Limit for Nose Filling?

Nose filling is a treatment that can be applied to everyone who has completed body development and is an adult. It is ethically applied to people over the age of eighteen. However, a detailed examination is performed beforehand and you are expected to decide with your doctor whether you need a nose filling.

Nose Filler Prices

Nose filler prices are more economical than rhinoplasty surgeries. The price of the filling varies according to the doctor who will perform the procedure, the disorder of the nose structure, the number of procedures to be performed, the brand and quality of the filling, the center and the city where the procedure will be made. Low-priced procedures can mean poor quality filling. For this reason, it is useful to investigate the center, the doctor who will perform the procedure, the brand and quality of the filling.

What People Who Have Nose Filling Need to Know

Nose filling is the best option for those who are afraid of surgery and want to have their nose done only because of aesthetic concerns. With filling procedure, deformities can be corrected without the need for surgery. With the filling process, you can not only fix your nose, but also eliminate many problems that create asymmetry on your face.

One of the most important points in this regard is that the environment where the filling procedure is performed is a hygienic environment that provides clinical conditions and that the person who performs the procedure is an experienced and specialized physician. One of the most important issues that those who are considering nose filling should know is what problems this process solves. Problems such as low nose tip, nose arch disorders or nose width can be solved thanks to this procedure. As long as you keep your expectations realistic, you are very likely to be satisfied with the procedure.