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A variety of dermal fillers is available and has been used for soft tissue augmentation. Fillers used
in rhinoplasty are minimally invasive and can help patients who are concerned with surgical
procedures and recovery time. Nevertheless, there have been many reports about unsatisfactory
results and complications using fillers for augmentation rhinoplasty. The unsatisfactory results
include ill defined lateral aspect of nose, widening of injected filler, migration, and overcorrection.
Therefore, the filler materials should be used according to its properties and nasal anatomical
characteristics. (J Korean Soc Aesthetic Plast Surg 17: 13, 2011)
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