If you’re dreaming of a perfect nose but don’t want to go under the knife, then you may have some non surgical options depending on the what you’re looking for. A surgical nose job is a common reconstructive procedure, but does not appeal to some people. Common factors which prevent some people from seeking rhinoplastic surgery include high cost of surgery and fear of side effects and risks such as scarring. Nose job alternatives have been developed for patients who want to have their nose re-shaped but without undergoing invasive surgery and the long period of healing that ensues.

A non surgical nose job is the newest popular alternative to rhinoplasty that was developed by facial plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Rivkin. Nose job alternatives use a minimal invasive procedure to enhance nose shapes. Instead, injectable fillers like Botox, Radiesse and Restylane are used to contour the patient’s nose.

How It Works

A non surgical nose job is usually done in 15 minutes. First, a numbing cream is applied on areas around the nose. Because there’s no anesthesia needed, this is actually one of the reasons why the procedure is less expensive than traditional rhinoplasty.

Botox, Radiesse, Restylane, or Radiance dermal filler (depending on which is recommended by your surgeon and your preference) is then injected into specific areas of the nose. This procedure achieves the desired symmetry of the nose by plumping up nasal depressions, smoothening out humps and bulges, or improving the tilt of the nose.

Since you are conscious while the procedure is being carried out, you can see the results and tell the surgeon your feedback. Changes can be done right away; you do not need to wait for weeks to see how the enhancement went. Since there’s no bruising and swelling, you can resume your normal life right after stepping out of the clinic. Though the 15-minute non surgical nose job is done in one session only, you may be asked for a follow-up visit to your surgeon’s office. Depending on which inject-able filler was used, the effect of non surgical nose job can last for six months to 3 years.

While the new popular nose job alternatives can work for people seeking nose shape improvement, not every one is candidate for non surgical nose job. People with major nasal deformities and those who want nose size reduction should seek conventional surgical rhinoplasty. Nose job alternatives work best for people with minor nasal deformities only.

While traditional rhinoplastic surgery may offer the best results, fear of associated risks and complications as well as cost of procedure prevents many people from seeking it out. Nose job alternatives provide rhinoplastic surgery-like results without the actual surgery; at lesser cost, and lesser pain.

Considering Surgery?

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