Standardized Non-surgical Rhinoplasty with Hyaluronic Acid: Consistent Outcomes Across Injectors with Varying...

Area of Science:

• Aesthetic Medicine
• Dermatology
• Plastic Surgery

Background:

• Non-surgical rhinoplasty using hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers is a popular alternative to surgery.
• Concerns exist regarding adverse events, especially with less experienced practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

• Evaluate outcomes of non-surgical rhinoplasty with HA based on injector experience.
• Investigate the influence of experience on aesthetic satisfaction, safety, product volume, and treatment duration.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 59 patients and 53 injectors with varied experience.
• Collected data on HA volume, injector experience, aesthetic satisfaction (GAIS), and perceived results duration.
• Utilized Kruskal-Wallis tests, Spearman correlations, and regression analyses.

Main Results:

• Mean HA volume was 0.45 mL, with no significant difference across experience levels.
• Overall patient satisfaction (GAIS) was high, with significantly greater satisfaction reported with more experienced injectors.
• Perceived results duration was 6-9 months, unaffected by injector experience. No serious adverse events occurred.

Conclusions:

• Non-surgical rhinoplasty with HA can yield favorable outcomes irrespective of injector experience when using standardized techniques.
• Increased injector experience correlates with higher patient satisfaction but not with filler volume or duration of results.