How Does Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Work?

With nonsurgical rhinoplasty, patients finally have access to their preferred aesthetic without going through surgery. Avoid the risks and downtime and all the rest. But how does nonsurgical rhinoplasty work?

How Does Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Work?

Traditional rhinoplasty uses invasive methods to reshape the bone and tissues of the nose. This can involve permanent implants or even shaving away bone material. Understandably, many patients do not want to go through that.

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty takes a gentler approach that requires less commitment. It reshapes the nose using only dermal fillers. Your specialist will inject selected fillers at key points to subtly alter the nose’s appearance.

Step 1: Injections

Your specialist will work with you to build a suitable treatment plan. This includes the type of filler and the number of injections.

On the day of treatment, you will be fully awake. Thus, you maintain complete control over the treatment. If something does not look quite right, you can let your specialist know. They can then adjust the treatment to better match your goals.

By the time you leave the office, you will already see your results. After mild swelling goes down, you can already see your full results.

Step 2: Repeat

Dermal fillers can last for months to years, depending on the type. However, they are not permanent. This means that nonsurgical rhinoplasty results last as long as the fillers do.

However, repeating the treatment is far easier than having another surgery. Simply come in for a touch-up treatment, and your results are restored.

Many patients even use this opportunity to make small alterations. Unlike with surgery, nonsurgical approaches let you try out different aesthetics with minimal commitment.

Why Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are used in myriad ways in cosmetic treatments. Extending their use to nonsurgical rhinoplasty allows for several key benefits. These include:

Temporary Results = Less Commitment

Changing the shape of your nose is a big step. Since fillers eventually dissolve, patients do not need to worry about a lifelong commitment. They naturally break down after several months. But if you do not like your results, you can even use hyaluronidase to break down the filler faster.

Many surgical rhinoplasty patients have a hard time adjusting to their new look. The nonsurgical approach places you under less pressure. Allowing you to adapt to your new aesthetic without the lingering worry of lifelong commitment.

Natural Look and Feel

Dermal filler solutions contain hyaluronic acid. This compound naturally occurs in the body and attracts water. This leads to a more natural feel to the nose compared to prosthetics or implants.

Fillers also allow for more flexibility in changing your results. Traditional rhinoplasty would require a whole second surgery to alter results. The nonsurgical approach allows for easier tailoring for a look that is 100% you.

Can a Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Decrease Nose Size?

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty only can add volume to the nose. While this might seem restrictive at first, it actually is more flexible than many patients imagine.

A common goal for rhinoplasty patients is to create a straight nose bridge. While you might think removing tissue accomplishes this goal, it often requires the opposite. By adding filler to the nose, it can straighten its profile.

However, this does not increase the visual size of the nose. So while filler adds to the nose, it can create the sense of a smaller, more balanced nose due to its shape and profile.

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Dr. Ourian has served as a cosmetic dermatologist to some of the top names in Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Contact his office today to set up your consultation.