Non Surgical Rhinoplasty

A non-surgical rhinoplasty uses hyaluronic acid dermal filler to reshape the contours of the nose. The procedure is performed in a clinic while you are awake and it doesn’t involve a general anaesthetic. The most common reasons for this procedure is to camouflage a bump or hook on the bridge of the nose, to project the nasal tip upwards and forwards, and to make the nose appear straighter.

For decades the only option for those who did not like their nose was to either accept it or undertake a risky and expensive surgical procedure with a high rate of dissatisfaction. With the advent of injectable techniques to alter the nose, similar results are attained in minutes at a fraction of the cost and risk. It’s one of the most exciting procedures in aesthetic medicine and has the power to transform peoples lives.

• Pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
• Breast feeding
• History of allergic reactions or anaphylaxis
• Taking immunosuppressant medication.
• Allergy to Gram-positive bacterial proteins.
• History of excessive scarring (eg: hypertrophic scarring and keloid formations) and pigmentation disorders.
• History of cold sores
• Blood coagulation disorders
• History of trauma to the nose including a broken nose.

The treatment will usually involve injecting the dermal filler through a tiny needle or a small cannula. You will experience minor discomfort during the injection of fillers which does not take long. Most fillers include a local anaesthetic – lidocaine, which helps to make the procedure less painful. A cold pack or a topical anaesthetic can also be applied 20-30 minutes prior to treatment to make it more comfortable.

The procedure takes around 20 minutes to perform with minimal pain and no real downtime. You can go straight back to work with little tell-tale signs other than a very small chance of a tiny bruise or little swelling.

The aesthetic results can be seen immediately after the procedure. However you should allow 2 to 3 weeks for any minor swelling to settle. 

Non-surgical Rhinoplasty’s are not permanent and will naturally bio-degrade with time disappearing within the skin. Most treatments will last between 9-18 months depending on the nasal anatomy and skin thickness. Interestingly, however, this does not mean that the procedure needs to be repeated every 9-18 months as there is often good retention in shape; some patients return for their top-up at 2 years, and have required less filler at this stage.

Dermal fillers are not permanent and will naturally bio-degrade with time disappearing within the skin. Should you be unhappy with the non-surgical results, the dermal filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase injections but this is not encouraged unless it is necessary, as it carries with it its own risks. This is a chargeable service. 

As with any injectable treatment you may experience some redness, bruising, swelling or tenderness after the treatment. This can take up to 2 weeks to fully settle. So the procedure is best performed at least 2 weeks before a special occasion.

• Do not consume alcohol for at least 24 hours before treatment as it thins the blood and increases the possibility of bruising.
• Avoid hair removal – shaving, waxing, laser treatment or creams in the area you are having treatment to minimise irritation and reduce the risk of infection,
• Avoid anti-ageing creams containing substances like retinol, glycolic acid and alpha-hydroxy acids to minimise irritation and reduce the risk of infection.
• Do not wear makeup on the day of the procedure to reduce the risk of infection.
• Make sure you eat before the procedure to stop you feeling faint.
• Certain medicines, vitamins and supplements  may need to be stopped seven days before treatment to minimise the risk of bruising. However always discuss this with your practitioner before stopping ANY medication.

• • Blood thinners like aspirin
  • Anti-inflammatories eg ibuprofen
  • High dose vitamin E
  • Omega 3 fish oils
  • Gingko biloba
  • St Johns Wort