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Recently, more people have been trying simple non-surgical nose procedures first to improve their nose line. However, after getting a nose procedure, some people later plan to have nose surgery. At that point, we often get the question, “Will the procedure I had before affect the surgery?”
Today, we’ll organize whether nose surgery is possible after nose fillers and nose thread lifting, and what should be checked in advance.
Two representative nose procedures
There are broadly two ways to improve the nose line relatively simply.
▶ Nose filler
This is an “additive” procedure that fills in low bridges or sunken areas to improve the overall line. The procedure time is short, and you can expect an immediate volume-enhancing effect.
▶ Nose thread lifting
This method uses special threads to adjust the direction of the nasal tip or increase its height. Rather than simply adding volume, it is intended to change the angle and direction of the nasal tip.
Both methods have the advantages of being relatively simple and having a short recovery period. However, if you are considering nose surgery later, there is something you must know.
Could thread lifting be a problem?
In the case of nose fillers, they can be removed relatively easily with a dissolving injection if enough time has passed or if necessary.
Thread lifting is different. As the inserted threads settle into the internal nasal tissue, collagen and fibrous tissue form around them, and the tissue becomes firmer. In the early stage, this reaction supports the nasal tip and creates a lifting effect.
However, if you later undergo nose surgery, this hardened tissue can act as a variable during the operation.
Will nose surgery go well after thread lifting?
Nose surgery is performed by sufficiently lifting the skin to secure space and then placing an implant or autologous tissue inside that space.
However, if you have had nose thread lifting, the internal tissue may have hardened or adhesion may have occurred, making it difficult for the skin to be lifted smoothly. Even if the threads have already been absorbed, the remaining fibrotic tissue can make the surgery more difficult.
As a result, it may be difficult to stretch the skin as much as desired, or there may be limitations in the design. This is often because tissue tension becomes stronger compared with a nose that has not undergone thread lifting.
Nose fillers and nose thread lifting both offer immediate improvement effects. However, if you are considering nose surgery in the long term, it is better to make a careful decision, especially in the case of nose thread lifting.
The surgical plan may change depending on what procedures you had in the past and what the current tissue condition is. Before nose surgery, it is important to accurately inform the clinic of your procedure history and decide whether surgery is possible and in what direction through sufficient consultation.
Please remember that even a small procedure can affect future surgical plans.
