Surgical rhinoplasty is a well-known and effective method of altering the nose’s appearance. The procedure can be done for both cosmetic and functional reasons, depending on the patient’s needs and goals. However, not everyone wants to undergo rhinoplasty surgery, as their condition may not be extensive, or they do not want to take on the risks and demands of an invasive procedure. 

For such patients, a non-surgical nose job may be a great option to consider. Learn more about non-surgical rhinoplasty from triple board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali Sajjadian.

What Does Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Entail?

Non-surgical rhinoplasty, sometimes referred to as “liquid nose surgery” or “15-minute nose surgery,” may be something you’ve heard of. A dermal filler procedure, non-surgical rhinoplasty modifies the shape of your nose temporarily.

Who is a Suitable Candidate for Rhinoplasty Without Surgery?

This procedure is suitable for those who wish to reduce the angularity of their nose or smooth out any abnormalities in it but aren’t ready for a long-term fix or are worried about the risks and lengthy recovery period connected with a traditional rhinoplasty. Altering the shape of the nose by injection is less intrusive than modifying it via surgery.

How Does Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Work?

The shape of your nose can be changed without surgery using dermal filler components. Under your skin, a gel-like injectable substance (often hyaluronic acid) is injected in the regions where it is needed to add volume or smooth out wrinkles.

The filler component reaches your skin’s deeper layers, which also helps it retain its shape. This can alter the look of your nose for up to three years, depending on your skin, the filler utilized, and the intended results.

What Can I Expect During a Non-Surgical Nose Job Procedure?

When compared to surgical rhinoplasty, liquid rhinoplasty is a fairly simple procedure. After a consultation during which we will talk about your intended outcomes, we will ask you to lie down with your face tilted up. To lessen pain from the needle, the injector may apply a topical anesthetic to your nose and the area around it.

Once the anesthetic has taken effect, we will inject the filler into the area around your nose and maybe the bridge of your nose. You can experience very slight pressure or pinching while this is being done. It might take anything from 15 to 30 minutes to complete the process.

What are the Focus Areas?

Your nose’s sides, tip, and bridge are all potential areas for non-surgical rhinoplasty. Fillers can be put into any part of your nose to alter its contour.

If you want to: this approach is effective.

Smoothing off any little bumps on your nose can give it more volume and draw attention to the tip or you can raise your nose’s bridge. Additionally, it can conceal any mildly obvious bumps on the bridge of your nose and smooth down the profile of your nose.

Liquid rhinoplasty cannot assist you if you want to make your nose appear smaller or if you want to eliminate more pronounced bumps.

Are There Any Side Effects?

One or two days after the procedure, slight redness and sensitivity at the injection site is the most typical side effect of liquid rhinoplasty.

It’s a sensitive organ, the nose; it is close to your eyes and covered in blood vessels. Liquid rhinoplasty is, therefore, slightly more challenging than other injectable filler procedures. Plastic surgeons who are thorough and skilled would always err on the side of caution and put their patients’ safety first.

What Should I Expect After a Non-Surgical Nose Job?

After liquid rhinoplasty, you can have slight pain, swelling, and redness where the injection was placed. Within an hour or two, the injection ought to start to settle. Your intended effects will be easier to notice as the redness will have subsided.

Complete findings should be available in a week or two. People who swear by liquid rhinoplasty love how little recovery time there is. You can resume working and engaging in your usual activities the same day. The bulk of the filler materials will disappear into your skin layer after 6 to 12 months. The shelf life of some filler components is three years. However, the results of a liquid nose job are temporary.

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty Vs. Conventional Rhinoplasty – Things to Consider

• If you merely want to slightly alter your appearance, or if you want to see how different changes to your nose could look, nonsurgical rhinoplasty is the only option for you.
• If you want to significantly alter the shape of your nose, traditional rhinoplasty can be a better alternative.

Advantages of Conventional Rhinoplasty

• Traditional rhinoplasty has significant and enduring results.
• You won’t require a second procedure to “re-up” or “refresh” the findings in a few months or years.
• The dangers and side effects of this operation have been well studied and recorded because it is not a recent procedure.

The Negative Aspects of Traditional Rhinoplasty

• If you don’t like the results, your only choice is to wait for it to heal before having another rhinoplasty.
• This procedure is often carried out in a hospital while the patient is in general anesthesia.
• Infection and other complications are far more common.
• It costs a lot more than rhinoplasty without surgery.

Other Benefits of Non-Invasive Rhinoplasty

• General anesthesia is not required for non-surgical rhinoplasty.
• You’ll recover shortly.

Interested in Learning More?

If you are considering surgical or non-surgical rhinoplasty, it’s imperative that you partner with an industry expert. Dr. Sajjadian is renowned for his rhinoplasty expertise and his ability to provide his patients with the look they desire. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Sajjadian in Newport Beach today to learn more! Also, be sure to review his non-surgical rhinoplasty before and after gallery to see his patients’ actual transformations.