Your nose is a defining feature of your face. If you’re unhappy with how it looks, it can zap your feelings of confidence and self-worth. Getting a nose job, otherwise known as rhinoplasty, is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries. But, having plastic surgery can be filled with complications and side effects that last for weeks, with rhinoplasty recovery being quite challenging for some people.
That’s why more advanced cosmetic treatments are growing in popularity, providing people with a way to rejuvenate their appearance without doing anything extreme to change their looks. Enter liquid rhinoplasty, otherwise known as nose injectables. This process is basically anon-invasive rhinoplastythat can refine the appearance of your nose, remove bumps and lumps, and/or make it seem more proportional, depending on your specific cosmetic concerns.
What is a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty (Liquid Nose Job)?
A non-surgical rhinoplasty involves administering hyaluronic acid to the nose to sculpt it, without having to go under the knife or be put under general anaesthetic. By carefully placing these injectables, the hyaluronic acid can smooth out bumps, lift the tip of the nose, andrefine the nose shapeso that it enhances your profile. Instead of having to endure long medical procedures or surgery, the process takes approximately 30 minutes to complete!
Non-Surgical vs Surgical Rhinoplasty: Key Differences
If you’re unsure about whether you should choose a traditional rhinoplasty or liquid rhinoplasty, here are the most important treatment differences to know about.
Are the treatments permanent?
If you’re unhappy with a surgical rhinoplasty, you will have to have another surgery to correct it, increasing your expenses and stress levels. By comparison, non-surgical nose treatments are minimally invasive. If you’re not happy with the result, you can have the treatment dissolved.
Are the treatments minimally invasive?
Unlike with a traditional rhinoplasty, you won’t be given anaesthesia before your liquid rhinoplasty. You’ll be awake throughout the procedure, which can make you feel more at ease. Instead of having cuts and scars on your skin, the treatment uses injectables.
How much downtime do you need?
One of the best features of a non-surgical rhinoplasty is that it doesn’t take you long to recover from it. The side effects usually disappear within a day or two, which means you can get back to your daily activities without delay. You’ll also see immediate results from the treatment. By comparison, it can take up to a year for you to see the results of a surgical rhinoplasty.
Will a liquid rhinoplasty make my nose smaller?
Despite its many benefits, non-surgical rhinoplasties might not be right for everyone. You might find that surgical rhinoplasty is a better match for you if you want to make your nose smaller, such as by narrowing your nostrils.
A non-surgical rhinoplasty treatment can create the illusion that your nose is smaller, but it does not actually reduce its size.
How temporary are the results?
Although surgical rhinoplasty can feel like a huge commitment because it’s a permanent treatment, a non-surgical nose job is temporary. You can expect results from the procedure to last for approximately 18 months, and they will show up as soon as the treatment is complete.
A great thing about non-invasive nose treatments being temporary is that you don’t have to feel the pressure of committing to them forever because they don’t drastically alter the structure of your nose.
What about scarring?
No one wants to undergo invasive facial treatments that leave them with scarring. One of the best things about non-surgical rhinoplasty is that you don’t have to deal with any scarring or stitches. By comparison, having surgery for your nose means that you could end up with some small scars or healing issues that sometimes affect the nasal tip’s support.
What’s the procedure like?
Surgical rhinoplastyAsurgical rhinoplastyinvolves being put under general anaesthetic. Your surgeon will make an incision inside your nostrils and possibly a second one across the base of your nose. They’ll lift the skin covering your bones and cartilage, so that these can be worked on or rearranged. Once the procedure is complete, the surgeon will stitch the skin in place.
Since the procedure is quite invasive, you can expect lots of swelling and bruising after a rhinoplasty, and you might also be given a splint to help your nose maintain its new shape, which you will usually have to wear for a week or two. Your surgeon might place a cotton gauze inside your nose, which you will have to remove within a day or two.
The recovery from surgical rhinoplasty can be as long as 6 weeks. Some patients also get a secondary revision rhinoplasty due to dissatisfaction with primary outcome which adds to further cost and downtime.Non-surgical nose treatmentA non-invasive rhinoplasty doesn’t involve anything too dramatic or extensive. The treatment is injected into specific areas of your nose, depending on where it’s required. You’ll be completely awake during the procedure. After the treatment, you can expect mild side effects, including slight sensitivity and potentially mild bruising in the treatment area. These will resolve within a day or two.
Even though a non-surgical nose treatment is non-invasive, it still requires expertise, especially since your nose is close to your eyes and is filled with many blood vessels. Choosing an experienced, professional cosmetic doctor is key, as it will enhance your treatment and reduce your risk of experiencing complications.
Final Thoughts
Changing the appearance of your nose can have a dramatic effect on the rest of your face. If you’re feeling a lack of confidence concerning your nose, you don’t have to live with it. You can do something about it to improve your self-worth and feel good about your appearance, without engaging in invasive, potentially unsafe treatments.
Book a consultation with Dr. Rakib at Aesthetic Doctors Australia. During this consultation, Dr. Rakib will analyse your nose from all angles, discuss your treatment goals and concerns, and determine if a non-surgical reshaping or injectable rhinoplasty is a suitable option for you. Enhance your natural beauty and feel good about your nose bybooking a consultation onlineor by calling0451 670 083.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a good candidate for a non-surgical rhinoplasty?A good candidate for non-surgical rhinoplasty is someone who is looking for mild-to-moderate nose changes, such as the removal of dorsal humps, lifting droopy tip and corrections to asymmetries. They want a less invasive treatment than a traditional rhinoplasty, with minimal downtime.Is a non-surgical rhinoplasty painful?A non-surgical nose job isn’t painful, as most patients experience a bit of discomfort. If you’re worried about pain, Dr. Rakib can use a numbing agent so that you’ll feel more comfortable.Can a non-surgical nose treatment be reversed?You can reverse a non-surgical nose treatment if you’re not happy with the results. It contains hyaluronic acid-based fillers that can be dissolved easily with a hyaluronidase enzyme.Can a liquid rhinoplasty correct a crooked nose?A liquid rhinoplasty can correct a crooked nose by smoothing out asymmetries and balancing out its shape, but the results are subtle because it doesn’t target the underlying bones or cartilage.Can nose fillers migrate?Although rare, nose fillers can migrate if they’re injected incorrectly or you put pressure on the area after treatment. It’s essential to consult with a professional cosmetic doctor like Dr. Rakib who has the skill and expertise to prevent complications.A good candidate for non-surgical rhinoplasty is someone who is looking for mild-to-moderate nose changes, such as the removal of dorsal humps, lifting droopy tip and corrections to asymmetries. They want a less invasive treatment than a traditional rhinoplasty, with minimal downtime.
A non-surgical nose job isn’t painful, as most patients experience a bit of discomfort. If you’re worried about pain, Dr. Rakib can use a numbing agent so that you’ll feel more comfortable.
You can reverse a non-surgical nose treatment if you’re not happy with the results. It contains hyaluronic acid-based fillers that can be dissolved easily with a hyaluronidase enzyme.
A liquid rhinoplasty can correct a crooked nose by smoothing out asymmetries and balancing out its shape, but the results are subtle because it doesn’t target the underlying bones or cartilage.
Although rare, nose fillers can migrate if they’re injected incorrectly or you put pressure on the area after treatment. It’s essential to consult with a professional cosmetic doctor like Dr. Rakib who has the skill and expertise to prevent complications.
