Filler Up! Key Quality and Safety Considerations in Non-cosmetic Applications of Soft-tissue Fillers in Otolaryngology

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM PT

Location: Petree Hall D

Moderator(s)

Nancy Jiang, MD

Clinical Associate Professor
Stanford University School of Medicine
Orinda, CA, United States

Panelist(s)

SC

Shelagh A. Cofer, MD

Associate Professor
Mayo Clinic Children's
Rochester, MN, United States
SK

Sarah M. Kidwai, MD

Assistant Professor
Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, NY, United States
MG

Mingyang Gray, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States

Disclosure(s):

Nancy Jiang, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Shelagh A. Cofer, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

This panel will review the expanding role of soft-tissue fillers in otolaryngology beyond facial aesthetics. Attendees will learn how to select the most appropriate product, including hyaluronic acid formulations, calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, and polymethylmethacrylate, based on material properties, durability, and clinical indication. Real-world applications will include facial cosmetics, pharyngeal/laryngeal augmentation, empty nose syndrome, patulous eustachian tube dysfunction, and TEP leakage. Autologous fat grafting, safety considerations, and complication prevention/management will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

Review the development, properties, and regulatory approval of various soft-tissue fillers and their implications for clinical use.
Examine the non-aesthetic applications of soft-tissue fillers in otolaryngology and offer guidelines for selecting the most suitable filler based on specific clinical needs.
Identify common adverse effects associated with soft-tissue fillers and outline evidence-based strategies for minimizing and managing complications.