[Multi-plane hyaluronic acid injection for rhinoplasty].

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the effect of multi-plane Hyaluronic acid (HA) injection for rhinoplasty.

METHODS

The HA was injected below or above the periosteum at the nasal bone, above the perichondrium at the cartilage portion of nose, and between the great alar cartilage at the nasal tip. The HA volume was 1-1.5 ml, according to the nose form and aesthetic assessment. Over-injection was not permitted. Touch-up injection could be performed one week after the first injection if need.

RESULTS

From Jan. 2010 to Jan. 2012, 60 cases underwent rhinoplasty with HA injection. The patients were followed up for 10-13 months with satisfactory result. The effect lasted about 9 months with the longest period as 12 months and the shortest period as 6 months.

CONCLUSIONS

Good results can be achieved with multi-plane HA injection for rhinoplasty.