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Rhinoplasty
Dent on Bridge of Nose: Nose Job or Cartilage Graft?
Small facial contour concerns can often be effectively addressed with fat transfer. By carefully adding small amounts of the patient’s own fat to areas that need additional volume, we can soften contour irregularities and create a more balanced, natural appearance. Filler can be a useful way to preview what additional volume might look like before committing to fat transfer. If you like the result from filler, fat transfer can provide a longer-lasting, and potentially permanent, way to achieve a similar effect. For this reason, filler can be a good intermediary step before considering fat transfer.
Clinical Context
A dent on the nasal bridge can come from a soft-tissue depression, a small cartilage deficiency, or simply a shadow cast by nearby high points. Your surgeon will examine the area to determine the cause, since this affects treatment choice. Thin skin tends to show even small volume changes, while thicker skin can mask them. If the dent developed after injury or prior nasal surgery, scar tissue in that area may also influence how well grafts or fat additions integrate.
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