The Use of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid in Non-surgical Rhinoplasty Using Italian Technique.

[INTRODUCTION] Projection and upper rotation to the tip is fundamental in the nasal rejuvenation, as a matter of fact the tip is the most important and has strongly effects on the improve appearance and quality of life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate reshaping the tip of the nose by cross-linked hyaluronic acid using Italian technique.

[METHODS] In a period between November 2019 and 2023, a total of one hundred and forty healthy, 95 females and 45 man patients, were performed with a mean age 44±5 (age range: 31-52 years old) affected by tip of congenital (22) or ageing nose hypotonia (118), and reduced volume that need of an elevation of the nose tip. The anatomic markers have been considered for the anthropometric measurements after the filler rhinoplasty. Two infiltrations were performed, one in the infiltration into the antero-caudal access over the columella produce upward rotation of the tip of the nose and second infiltration into the antero-superior access produce the projection of the tip of the nose. Medical device used in the study was Neofound STRUCT LIDO (LOVE COSMEDICAL srls-Via Toniolo 9, 57022 Castagneto Carducci, ITALY) containing sodium hyaluronate/hyaluronic acid high molecular weight (1.500<HA<2.000 KDA) 24%, sodium hyaluronate/hyaluronic acid low molecular weight (155<HA<230 KDA) 9%, niacinamide, glycine, proline, BDDE, and lidocaine chlorhydrate 3%.

[RESULTS] The effect on the upward rotation of the tip nose was evaluated using Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale and morphometric evaluation. All the subjects showed at least 2-3 grade improvement in GAIS score after HA filler injection. The analysis of patient satisfaction after the last follow-up visits clearly demonstrated good results. A significant morphometric difference was detected comparing the T and T (p<0,0001), while no difference was present comparing T and T means (p=0.11). The outcome of the present clinical study gives greater projection and upper rotation to the tip with great gratification of the patients and the surgeon. An augmentation of the tip nose with hyaluronic acid filler produces a rejuvenation of the nose area resulted in a more youthful appearance. No adverse event was observed. In 35 patients, additional HA infiltration had to be performed after 2 weeks.

[CONCLUSION] In conclusion, the Italian technique descripted in the present paper is safe, simply, and efficacious for rejuvenation of the nose, with elevated levels of patient satisfaction.

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