Hi, I’m looking for advice or insight from anyone with experience in filler complications.
I had hyaluronic acid filler in my nose three times over two years. After the third session, a small bulge appeared on the tip of my nose, and the area around the bulge frequently became red. (see attached pictures) I got worried and brought it up at my follow-up appointment, but was told it was nothing to worry about.
At the time, I didn’t think it was dangerous since my practitioner told me it was nothing to worry about, and when I applied pressure to the area, the blood flow returned quickly once I released it, which made me think it wasn't too much to worry about. However, I’ve since learned that this doesn’t necessarily guarantee that the blood flow is completely normal or unobstructed.
A couple of months later, I got a second opinion and decided to dissolve the filler with one round of Hyalase. This was a few months ago. I only did it once, as I was cautious because of all the risks and horror stories I’ve read.
About two weeks after dissolving, a visible dent appeared on the tip of my nose – something that wasn’t there before I had any filler. It feels like a loss of volume or tissue. I visited a cosmetic surgery clinic last week, but the person I spoke to wasn’t very helpful. She didn’t seem very informed, although she suspected that some filler might still remain, possibly making the dent more noticeable.
I’ve never disliked my nose and never considered surgery – so rhinoplasty isn’t an option I want. Ideally, I’d like a safe, non-surgical solution. I’m just feeling really lost and alone in this, and would be so grateful for any insights.
Could this be tissue or fat loss? Poor circulation, maybe due to pressure from the filler? Would a second round of Hyalase help or harm? Could a tiny amount of filler or fat transfer make sense – or is there another option I’m not aware of?
If anyone has experience, ideas or similar stories – thank you so much in advance.