Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Nonsurgical rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure where dermal fillers are used to temporarily change the shape of your nose. It’s an alternative for people who don’t want to undergo plastic surgery. Your healthcare provider can complete the treatment in one office visit. Results typically last up to one year.
What is nonsurgical rhinoplasty?
Nonsurgical rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that temporarily changes the shape of your nose using dermal fillers. This treatment is sometimes called a liquid nose job or nonsurgical nose job.
Can nonsurgical rhinoplasty do what surgery does?
Compared to traditional rhinoplasty, a nonsurgical nose job has limitations. For example, with nonsurgical rhinoplasty, your nose can’t be made smaller and results only last up to six months. But dermal fillers can temporarily smooth bumps and modify certain characteristics.
Nonsurgical rhinoplasty may be right for you if you want to:
- Add volume to your nose.
- Enhance the tip of your nose.
- Smooth out lumps or bumps.
- Camouflage a bump on the bridge of your nose.
- Straighten a slightly crooked nose.
Nonsurgical nose jobs are an excellent way to make minor changes to your nose or find out how certain modifications to your nose may look. However, if you’re looking for dramatic, long-lasting changes, you may be better suited for traditional rhinoplasty.
How does nonsurgical rhinoplasty work?
With nonsurgical rhinoplasty, dermal fillers are used to reshape your nose. Dermal fillers contain a gel-like ingredient — usually, hyaluronic — that adds volume when injected just beneath your skin.
When artistically performed by a licensed and experienced healthcare provider, nonsurgical rhinoplasty yields impressive results that last up to six months.
Can a nonsurgical nose job narrow your nose?
No. As mentioned, nonsurgical rhinoplasty can’t make your nose smaller or narrower. But in many cases, it can smooth out bumps and make your nose appear more symmetrical.
What happens after nonsurgical rhinoplasty?
Following nonsurgical rhinoplasty, most people experience minor side effects, such as redness and sensitivity in the treatment area. These symptoms usually only last a day or two.
Additional side effects may include:
- Swelling.
- Bruising.
- Nausea.
- Migration (when the filler material migrates to other areas).
What are the advantages of nonsurgical rhinoplasty?
The most notable benefit of nonsurgical rhinoplasty is that many people can achieve desired results without plastic surgery. There are other advantages, too. For example:
- The treatment takes 15 minutes.
- No downtime is necessary.
- Results are immediate.
- Changes are reversible.
- There aren’t any incisions or scarring.
How long does recovery take?
No downtime is necessary after nonsurgical rhinoplasty. You should be able to resume normal activities right away.
Your healthcare provider will give you specific instructions for managing any side effects.