Types of rhinoplasty fillers for non-surgical procedures

These days, there are many options for cosmetic injectables to use in the non-surgical processes of rhinoplasty. All of them have particular sets of disadvantages and advantages.

Hyaluronic acid based fillers like Juvederm


These types of fillers give results which last for roughly 6-8 months. Majority of the people believe them to be completely safe and effective.

There are no reports of any major long term complications. Moreover, in case the patient does not like the results, the injection of some kind of enzyme preparation leads to the effects being dissipated very soon.

Calcium Hydroxyapatite based fillers like Radiesse

These fillers are temporary in nature but their effects last for about a year. They are supposed to be safe and there have been no reports of any major long term complications.

They can be used by anyone and everyone. However, they cannot be taken out in case the patient is not satisfied by the results of the fillers. Time should be allowed for it to spend the required time period and run its course.

Artefill

Artefill is the lone, one of its kind permanent filler which has been approved by the FDA. Artefill comprises of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres (tiny beads) which is a material much used for surgical implants for quite a number of years. Its disadvantage and advantage is the same, which is its permanent nature.

One of the doctors whose main focus in medical practice lies in non-invasive procedures, emphasizing on injectables, saying that people who opt for non-surgical procedures, should consider using any temporary fillers that are listed above prior to using any filler of permanent nature like Artefill.

The advantage of this is that you can find out whether you are in love with the results of the cosmetic procedure. You can also find out the precision and skill that the doctor possesses for performing the cosmetic procedure.

Silicone

Due to a lot of negative media coverage, and the scare regarding silicone breast implants which has been nothing but false alarms, silicone is a very much misunderstood, maligned and a word loaded with emotions.

Before deciding on the use of silicone injections it should be considered that FDA does not approve the application of liquid silicone in case of cosmetic facial injections in the U.S. Usage of liquid silicone for cosmetic procedures is treated as off-label use.

In some cases, the use of silicone injections may prove to be disastrous and risky in the hands of the wrong person.

However, some doctors believe that it is perfectly safe for use with a set of distinct advantages like permanence only if used properly. You should know all about the facts and benefits of the use of silicone and sort out the myths about it.

Saline injections- the safest and best filler

Many patients become very conscious about what they would look like after the cosmetic procedure. They may not even be prepared to go in for a temporary filler.

For them, their doctor may offer the option of filling the nose with saline injection so that they can experiment without any concerns. The doctor can inject the saline solution and they can get instant visual results.


But there will be a dissipation of the saline and the body will absorb it within a few hours only. This will help you get a broad idea of the results and you can go ahead with the permanent solution if you so desire.

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