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Basic Information on Hyaluronic Acid Injections for the Nose Tip

What is Hyaluronic Acid? Its Effects and Role

Hyaluronic acid has a volume-enhancing effect in certain areas.
If you are concerned about having a small or low nose, hyaluronic acid can help enhance and lift it.
Additionally, by injecting hyaluronic acid into the membranous nasal septum, which is the area between the nostrils, you can make the nose appear longer and slimmer.

Difference Between Rhinoplasty and Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure.
It involves inserting a prosthesis to raise the nasal bridge, reducing the size of the nostrils, or elongating the nasal septum, allowing for an ideal design.
On the other hand, hyaluronic acid injections are non-invasive, with minimal downtime, but have certain limitations.
While hyaluronic acid can enhance the nasal bridge, it cannot be injected into the glabella (area between the eyebrows) because it is rich in blood vessels, making it high risk.
The tip of the nose can only be treated with hyaluronic acid injected into the membranous nasal septum.
By injecting about 0.3cc into this area, the tip of the nose can be lifted slightly, giving it an "upturned" appearance. Additionally, this procedure can make the nostrils appear slimmer as the tip of the nose is lifted.

Procedure Flow and Consultation

During the consultation, you should confirm what can be achieved with hyaluronic acid alone.
It’s ideal to understand whether hyaluronic acid alone can create your desired design or if surgery is necessary.

Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for the Nose Tip

Convenience as a Non-Surgical Procedure

The procedure is non-invasive, and since it involves just an injection, there is no downtime, making it a very convenient option.
There is no need to adjust your schedule, which is a great advantage.

Minimal Downtime! Balancing Time and Results

The downtime is almost negligible.
There may be slight swelling for two to three days, but it’s still a procedure you can do even if you have plans to go out.

Supervised by a Medical Professional for Safety

The tip of the nose contains many small blood vessels, so injections cannot be done in areas where there is a risk of blocking blood flow.
Even if injected, it may collapse.
The membranous nasal septum has several branches of the facial artery, but it is considered safe to inject into the periosteum with a cannula.

Risks and Disadvantages of Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Side Effects and Allergies

There are three main side effects to be aware of:

Allergies
Infections
Blood flow issues
Allergies can be difficult to predict and prevent, and sometimes, reactions may not be known until after the procedure.
If swelling or redness occurs a few days after the injection, it’s important to consult with your doctor.

Risk of Bruising and Swelling

Volite (the hyaluronic acid product) may cause swelling.
This will last for about two to three days.
Since the swelling subsides naturally, you don’t need to worry.
Bruising may also occur, and you should be prepared for this.

Comparison with Other Procedures and Design Considerations

Try pulling the nasal bridge and nasal septum to visualize the design.
Other procedures are more invasive (like surgery), so it’s important to consult a surgeon.

Cost and Duration of Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Price Differences Between Clinics

The cost of 1cc of Volite hyaluronic acid is involved.
At our clinic, the cost is ¥80,000.
Please research the prices at other clinics individually.

Post-Procedure Course and Duration

The effects of Volite last for about 1.5 to 2 years.
The effects gradually diminish, so if you feel that the result isn’t enough, additional treatments can be done.

Budget-Friendly Plans

Nasal procedures tend to be costly.
Consider the balance between your desire to change the appearance of your nose and the associated costs.

Post-Procedure Aftercare and Precautions

How to Handle Redness and Swelling

Applying cold compresses may improve the condition to some extent, but it might also be helpful to relax and not worry too much about it.

Case Studies of Nose Tip Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Yoshiko Kuno