Soft Tissue Filler for Secondary Nasal Deformities

One common indication for soft-tissue filler in the nose, or liquid rhinoplasty, is the temporary treatment of secondary nasal deformities after rhinoplasty. Multiple aspects of the patient evaluation, timing with respect to the previous rhinoplasty and planned revision, and procedural principles and steps must be carefully considered. When appropriately implemented, the procedure can help avoid unnecessary patient angst and displeasure before a formal revision rhinoplasty. In this article, the authors review the principles and application of soft-tissue filler for secondary nasal deformities.