Multiplane hyaluronic acid (EME) in female Chinese rhinoplasty using blunt and sharp needle technique.
BACKGROUND
Hyaluronic acid has been widely used for nonsurgical rhinoplasty. Little literature focuses on Chinese women of the Han nationality, who have a characteristic flattened facial contour. Projection of the nose, including the nasal dorsum, nasal tip, and columella, plays an important role in achieving an attractive face.


OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to investigate the application of multiplane hyaluronic acid in rhinoplasty using blunt and sharp needle technique.


METHODS
From June 2011 to February 2014, 280 cases of nonsurgical rhinoplasty by hyaluronic acid were applied; 1-9 months follow-up showed satisfactory appearance.


RESULTS
Postoperative results showed no complications, such as infection or flap necrosis.


CONCLUSIONS
For esthetic and safety considerations, we suggest multiple plane injections using blunt combined with sharp needle-filling techniques.
VIP Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 33 Ba-Da-Chu Road, Shi Jing Shan District, Beijing 100144, PR China.
Xuefeng
X
Han
4th Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 33 Ba-Da-Chu Road, Shi Jing Shan District, Beijing 100144, PR China.
Jintian
J
Hu
VIP Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 33 Ba-Da-Chu Road, Shi Jing Shan District, Beijing 100144, PR China.
Lin
L
Cheng
VIP Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 33 Ba-Da-Chu Road, Shi Jing Shan District, Beijing 100144, PR China. Electronic address: zhengxingwaike@163.com.
Facheng
F
Li
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007267:Injections; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery*; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000628:therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055675:Viscosupplements / Q000008:administration & dosage; D055815:Young Adult
D055675:Viscosupplements; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid
Blunt and sharp needle technique; Cosmetic injection; EME; Hyaluronic acid; Rhinoplasty