What Are The Alternatives To Surgical Rhinoplasty?

Alternatives Nose Surgery

There is good news for patients that are not ready for getting a surgical rhinoplasty performed. Non-surgical rhinoplasty or liquid rhinoplasty is a filler-based technique that can treat minor nasal deformities. Minor cosmetic imperfections within the nose can be corrected by using a soft tissue filler injection.

Your plastic surgeon will use an FDA approved dermal filler injection for filling in the dents or depressions in the nose area. This will create an effect similar to a structural change helping improve the overall facial appearance. Temporary injectable fillers are used in the procedure. Periodic touch-ups may be required by patients for maintaining treatment results in the long run.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty is favored by a number of patients over surgical techniques because it is safer, quicker and minimally invasive. plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides non-surgical rhinoplasty to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and surrounding locations.

Benefits of Non-surgical Rhinoplasty

A major benefit of non-surgical rhinoplasty over traditional rhinoplasty cosmetic surgery is that there are no incisions or downtime required. Regular rhinoplasty can cause swelling, which may take several weeks or months to resolve completely. This is a complex and invasive approach towards improving facial aesthetics.

Non-surgical nose job can benefit patients that want improvement in the aesthetics of their nose but don’t want to commit to surgery. Rhinoplasty can help towards smoothing humps and bumps on the bridge, drooping tip, and minor nasal crookedness. Non-surgical rhinoplasty has the same psychological advantages as invasive rhinoplasty.

Suitability for Liquid Rhinoplasty

Patients in good general health make suitable candidates for liquid rhinoplasty. Adults looking for minor changes in their nasal area also make ideal candidates. Non-surgical nose job is ideal for people that don’t want to surgically improve the appearance of their nose because of safety reasons and personal preferences.

However, you should know that people looking for major changes may not be satisfied by the results provided by liquid rhinoplasty. The procedure is not suitable for people looking to change the appearance of their nose or improve their nasal function.

Procedure for Filler Rhinoplasty

Filler rhinoplasty is a straightforward procedure as long as a skilled injection provider performs it. Your treatment provider may use a numbing agent before the procedure for ensuring your comfort. Liquid rhinoplasty doesn’t require anesthesia. The actual process doesn’t take more than 2 – 5 minutes. You should be able to notice instant changes throughout the procedure.

Your aesthetic requirements will determine the type of dermal filler that needs to be used. Your treatment provider will discuss this before the procedure. There are no incisions involved in the procedure and you should be able to leave almost immediately following the treatment.

Recovery and Downtime

Liquid rhinoplasty is a form of minimally invasive nose job procedure. Patients can resume their regular activities almost immediately. You may experience mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness in the area. However, the side effects are relatively minor and should clear up quickly.

This is a prudent treatment option for people leading busy lives looking for immediate results and no downtime. Results become apparent as soon as the initial redness resolves. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA, and nearby areas for surgical and non-surgical nose job procedures.

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