Q: I am unhappy with my nose, but I can’t afford rhinoplasty surgery. I am considering a non-surgical option, what exactly is a non-surgical nose job? Do the results last?
A: A non-surgical nose job leverages the use of safe, effective fillers (typically Radiesse) to alter the shape of the nose. This is a quick and easy alternative for those who want to improve certain features of their nose but are not yet ready for a surgical rhinoplasty. This non-invasive procedure can take less than five minutes to perform and has minimal discomfort and minimal recovery associated with it. Results typically last 6-9 months. Although you would be forgoing a rhinoplasty surgery, you should still do your research and ensure that your doctor is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in surgical rhinoplasty.
It is important to realize that a non-surgical rhinoplasty can only be used to alter the shape by adding structure to the nose and cannot remove any structure form the nose.
A non-surgical nose job can help improve the appearance of your nose, if:
- Your nose has small humps or bumps
- You’ve had prior surgery and are overly scooped (ski slope noses)
- You have saddle nose deformity, also known as boxer’s nose, which is caused by collapse of nasal structures (typically caused by fracture)
- Your nose has Pollybeak deformity (supratip deformity)
- Your nose has a retracted columella (a sharp and deep angle between the upper lip and the nose)
- Your nose has slight asymmetry
Non-surgical rhinoplasty typically cannot help with noses with large humps, large noses, noses with significant asymmetry and noses that need tip reduction.
The most common filler material used for non-surgical rhinoplasty is Radiesse. Radiesse is ideal for non-surgical rhinoplasty because it is soft enough that it can be injected and molded into shape, yet firm enough that it maintains its shape after injection.
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