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1Akademikliniken, Stockholm, Sweden.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|December 16, 2016
Summary
Hyaluronic acid (HA) gel injections offer a safe and effective alternative for nasal reshaping, addressing defects both independently and post-rhinoplasty. This minimally invasive technique provides lasting results and high patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Rhinoplasty is the traditional method for correcting nasal defects.
- Hyaluronic acid (HA) injection presents a long-term clinical alternative or complement to rhinoplasty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present long-term clinical experience with hyaluronic acid (HA) gel for nasal reshaping.
- To evaluate HA gel as an alternative or adjunct to traditional rhinoplasty.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of author's clinical experience with HA gel for nasal reshaping (1997-2012).
- Detailed review of treatments performed in 1998, 2005, and 2012.
Main Results:
- Over 250 patients treated with HA for nasal reshaping since 1997.
- HA injection effectively corrected defects, with results lasting over a year in most patients.
- No serious complications reported; 43% of patients received retreatment.
- Increasing patient numbers and new indications observed over time.
Conclusions:
- Hyaluronic acid gel injection is a valuable tool for nasal reshaping.
- HA gel can correct minor post-rhinoplasty defects in suitable patients.
