45. Nasal Airflow Improvement After Rhinofiller: Evaluation Using Proms and Rhinomanometry

PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate the functional impact of rhinofiller on the airways. METHODS: Patients meeting the following criteria were included in the study: primary cosmetic procedure on the nose, mild septal deviation, positive Cottle test, no previous rhinoplasty, a minimum of 6 months of follow-up, proficiency in the Italian language, signed consent, and standardized pre- and postoperative photographic documentation. All patients were asked to complete the NOSE scale and FACE-Q nose module preoperatively and at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively. All patients also underwent rhinomanometry before and after the treatment. RESULTS: A total of 121 patients were enrolled, aged between 20 and 40 years. The injections were administered with the same product at selected anatomical points using needles and cannulas. The NOSE scale and FACE-Q nose module showed a statistically significant difference in the patients’ nasal airflow and cosmetic perception of nasal shape between the pre- and postoperative periods. Rhinomanometry confirmed an improvement in airflow after the procedure in all enrolled cases. CONCLUSION: The literature on this topic is sparse, and this study could help to better understand not only the aesthetic impact of rhinofiller but also its potential functional benefits, considering the filler as a heterologous graft that, in certain selected points, can have a functional impact on the nasal valves.