One of the most noteworthy trends in the aesthetic field during the past decade has been the emphasis on nonsurgical alternatives to plastic surgery. People now talk about “liquid facelifts” as a way to avoid—at least temporarily—the need for cosmetic surgery. Using fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic to change the shape of your nose, called liquid rhinoplasty or a nonsurgical nose job, is also something my Orlando, FL, patients ask about.
Are Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Procedures Worth It?
For the right patients, a nonsurgical nose job can correct certain imperfections that cause them to feel self-conscious about their appearance. Even though surgical rhinoplasty provides long-lasting results and can create more dramatic changes, not everyone with concerns about the look of their noses may want to undergo surgery. Cost and downtime can deter some patients, in addition to worrying about being unhappy with the results.
In this blog post, I’ll explain nonsurgical rhinoplasty techniques, what the procedure can accomplish, and why it’s important to choose a plastic surgeon with experience performing this procedure. The provider must have a comprehensive understanding of nasal anatomy to use injectables with precision.
What Are the Benefits of Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty?
The nonsurgical approach to reshaping the nose is ideal for women or men with specific concerns that are isolated, such as a dorsal hump or asymmetry that isn’t too severe. It can also create the illusion of a straighter nose. Other benefits of the procedure include:
- Creates immediate results
- No need to take time off from work or school
- Allows you to “test drive” a rhinoplasty
- Fillers often can be reversed with hyaluronidase
- Costs less initially than surgical rhinoplasty
- Useful for making minor corrections for patients who have already had surgical rhinoplasty
One thing to keep in mind if you’re considering a nonsurgical nose job: Fillers add volume, so it’s not for people who believe their noses are too big.
How Is Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Performed?
We numb the skin at the outset of the procedure to help minimize discomfort (fillers are also pre-mixed with a local anesthetic). Because the nose’s blood supply is complicated, it’s critical for injectors to use precision for nonsurgical rhinoplasty. It’s safest to inject filler into the bridge of the nose rather than into the tip, which is why we don’t recommend the nonsurgical approach for patients who want a narrower tip.
Which Is Better, Nonsurgical or Surgical Rhinoplasty?
Close up of Jenna’s surgical rhinoplasty results.
Ultimately, surgical rhinoplasty performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon can be a truly transformative procedure in a way that liquid rhinoplasty cannot match. You can see the types of results a surgical nose job can produce in the gallery of before-and-after photos of my actual patients.
If you’re dissatisfied with your nose’s appearance and want to discuss your options, contact us using the online form to request a consultation or call us at (407) 333-3040 to schedule an appointment. Patients visit us for rhinoplasty from Tampa, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, and Winter Park, Florida, and beyond.
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