Comparison of Artecoll, Restylane and silicone for augmentation rhinoplasty in 378 Chinese patients.

PURPOSE: Dermal fillers have been proven to be safe in soft tissue augmentation; however, their efficacy in modeling the noses of Asian patients has not been demonstrated. METHODS: In this study, 378 patients were included and underwent augmentation rhinoplasty (Artecoll, n=126; Restylane, n=126 and silicone implants, n=126). The subjective and objective outcomes were evaluated on day 1, and months 1, 3, 6, and 12 after injection rhinoplasty. RESULTS: All patients achieved significant improvement in nasal shape and contour immediately after surgery. Patients treated with Restylane failed to maintain the nasal shape and contour 1 year after surgery, whereas patients undergoing Artecoll rhinoplasty completely maintained the post-treatment nasal shape and contour. More patients with silicone implants experienced adverse events and the severity of these events was greater in the silicone group compared to those in the Restylane and Acetoll groups. CONCLUSION: Artecoll rhinoplasty has a low incidence of adverse effects and the shape and contour of the nose are maintained for a prolonged period.