What is a Non-Surgical Nose Job?

It is no secret that injectables are a very popular option to minimize lines and wrinkles on the face. From Botox to Radiesse, injectables can smooth lines or add volume to the face, taking years off of a person’s appearance. While the results from injections may not last as long as those from surgery, the recovery time is generally shorter, and the price is significantly less.

Minimizing wrinkles and lines on the face is only one benefit of injectables.  A facial plastic surgeon can also use a dermal filler to perform what is known as a non-surgical rhinoplasty, or nose job. Just as choosing an injectable to fill in wrinkles has both benefits and drawbacks over surgery, a non-surgical nose job holds some advantages and some disadvantages over the traditional procedure..

What a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Can Do:

While a non-surgical rhinoplasty is relatively limited in terms of what it can do, it can still be a good option for certain people. Typically, the procedure is best suited for people who want very subtle or superficial changes made to their nose. The procedure involves the use of fillers, such as Juvederm or Radiesse, which a surgeon can use to fill in mild to moderat depressions in the nose.

A non-surgical rhinoplasty can also minimize the appearance of a nasal hump on the bridge of the nose, by using the fillers to emphasize the area around the bump. The procedure will leave an asymmetrical nose more even, smoothing any unevenness that develops as the nose heal from a surgical rhinoplasty.

While a non-surgical rhinoplasty can do a number of things, there are also some things it simply can’t do. It will not make a large nose any smaller, nor will it correct any breathing issues or functional problems a person might have with his or her nose. If you are considering rhinoplasty to correct a breathing issue, or to make your nose appear littler, your best bet is to talk to a surgeon about the bevefits of tradatioianl laser ryhiniplasty.

Duration of the Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty and The Recovery Period:

One other features that can make a non-surgical rhinoplasty appealing to patiens is how long the process takes. Just as it usually takes less than an hour for a surgeon to administer injections to fill in lines or add volume to the face, it also takes less than an hour for a surgeon to perform a non-surgical rhinoplasty. The procedure is not only quick, patients are able to drive themselves home immediately afterwards.

Recovery after a non-surgical rhinoplasty is also relatively short. In many cases, people are able to return to work or school the next day. There will be some redness at the injection site, as well as some swelling, but both  can be minimized with a cold compress and by keeping the head up.

The Injectible Results:

The biggest drawback of a non-surgical rhinoplasty is that the results won’t last forever. While a person can usually enjoy the results from a surgical rhinoplasty for years and years, at the most, the results from a non-surgical rhinoplasty will last for about a year, depending on the type of filler used.

For some people, the combination of not having a lengthy recovery time and not having to undergo surgery can make the shorter results-window worth it. Others might decide to give non-surgical rhinoplasty a try to see how they like their nose. After the results from the fillers have worn off, they might decide to have a surgical rhinoplasty, permanently reducing a bump or correct another issue with their nose.

Is a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty For You?

Injectables and fillers are growng more popular every day, they are even slowly surpasing surgerical procedures. But, not everyone is a good candidate for a non-surgical version of a procedure. Call Mirror Mirror at 281.810.9083 to speak with one of our beauty professionals.  We will further explain why Mirror Mirror Beauty Boutique provides Houston’s best non-surgical rhiniplasty procedure fillers procedure, and assist in setting up your complimentary consultation.