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Is there a risk of arterial embolism with non surgical nose reshaping?

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Dr. Robert Alexander answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Explain non-surgical: It is not recommended that gel or liquid silicone be placed. There are silastic implants for that purpose, but these are placed by small incisions inside the nasal passageways.

Answered 4/16/2015

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Dr. Frederick Coville answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Not if done right: Non-surgical nose reshaping is a wonderful procedure for the right kind of patient. Any risk of complications, which would include blood clots, or skin loss, have to do with improper placement of the material. I agree, no silicone, but other fillers work just fine and give beautiful results in the right hands. Make sure your surgeon is experienced with this technique.

Answered 12/30/2016

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Dr. Richard Fleming answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Yes: Non-surgical nose reshaping usually refers to the use of fillers to improve nasal contours. Although very rare, there is a risk of arterial embolism whenever injectables are used anyplace in the body.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Francisco Agullo answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: It is possible to inject filling material into an artery during filler injection. A properly trained physician can avoid this, but is also trained on how to recognize and treat this early.

Answered 4/16/2015

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Yes, but low: Yes but the riks is low. Some feel the use of blunt cannulae may diminish this risk.

Answered 4/16/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes, but low: Low risk but not zero. Make sure any such procedure is done by a board certified facial plastic surgeon

Answered 4/17/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Possible: However, in most published cases, these lesions resolved with topical steroid therapy.

Answered 4/16/2015

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