title: Injectables in the Nose: Facts and Controversies.
abstract: Nasal injectables and surface treatments alter the appearance of the nose both primarily and following nasal surgery. Fillers such as hyaluronic acids, calcium hydroxyapatite, and fat have a variety of advantages and disadvantages in eliminating small asymmetries postrhinoplasty. All nasal injectables have rare but severe ocular and cerebral ischemic complications. The injection of steroids following nasal reconstruction has a role in preventing supratip swelling and can improve the appearance of grafts to the nose. Resurfacing techniques reduce the appearance of autotransplanted grafts to the nose; there is little controversy about their benefit but surgeon preference for timing is varied.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
authors.forename: William Walsh
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
authors.forename: Lou
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bucky
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: orenfriedman@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Oren
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Friedman
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003869:Dermabrasion; D017886:Durapatite / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D007267:Injections; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D050151:Subcutaneous Fat / Q000637:transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D017886:Durapatite
keywords: Filler; Hyaluronic acid; Injectable; Nasal reconstruction; Rhinoplasty; Triamcinolone