Advancing the Era of Liquid Rhinoplasty: A Methodological Approach to Injection Protocols

• Published in: Aesthetic plastic surgery Vol. 48; no. 18; pp. 3604 - 3612
• Main Authors: Radulesco, Thomas, Ebode, Dario, Michel, Justin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01-09-2024; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Adult; Clinical Protocols; Dermal Fillers - administration & dosage; Esthetics; Female; Humans; Hyaluronic Acid - administration & dosage; Injections - methods; Innovative Techniques; Male; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Otorhinolaryngology; Patient safety; Patient Satisfaction; Plastic Surgery; Rhinoplasty; Rhinoplasty - methods; Risk Assessment; Treatment Outcome; Medical; Rhinoplasty; Hyaluronic acid; Dermal fillers; Nosejob
• ISSN: 0364-216X; 1432-5241; 1432-5241
• DOI: 10.1007/s00266-024-04025-x

Background
Liquid rhinoplasty, a non-surgical procedure using hyaluronic acid (HA) to reshape and refine the nose, has gained in popularity as an alternative to traditional surgical rhinoplasty although its results are not definitive. However, the lack of standardized injection protocols has raised concerns about treatment consistency and patient safety.
Objectives
In this article, the authors propose a systematic protocol for the most common indications of liquid rhinoplasty.
Methods
By adopting a standardized methodology, healthcare professionals can enhance patient safety, improve treatment consistency, and optimize patient satisfaction.
Results
The protocol includes standardized injection sites categorized as dorsal, paramedian, tip and endonasal injections. Specific injection areas are recommended for different nasal shapes such as droopy noses, dorsal humps, nasal saddle deformity, inverted V deformity, tip shape abnormalities, twisted noses, revision cases with dorsal irregularities, and internal nasal valve dysfunction. While variations in filler dosages may be necessary based on individual patient needs, a conservative approach is recommended to maintain natural-looking results and reduce the risk of complications.
Conclusions
The increase in non-surgical techniques for nasal refinement offers patients more options, and systematized injection protocols based on different nasal types provide a structured framework for liquid rhinoplasty.
Level of Evidence IV
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