For a permanent change to your nose, surgical rhinoplasty can be the answer. It’s one of the most commonly conducted cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK, and can help if you’d like to alter the length or shape of your nose, its size, or change the width of your nostrils. And if you’ve been born with a defect of the nose, or had an injury which has affected how you breathe through it, rhinoplasty surgery might be a viable option.
The thought of having a surgical procedure of any kind can be a bit daunting, but when it comes to rhinoplasty, there is another choice if you’d like to alter the shape of your nose but not undergo full cosmetic surgery.
A non-surgical rhinoplasty treatment – also known as a ‘liquid nose job’ or ‘nose fillers’ – might be a consideration if you’d like your nose to have a different appearance. Using this type of treatment, the appearance of the nose can be changed quite subtly. For example, if you have a ‘hooked’ nose, filler can be injected above and below the bump, which can help to make it look much straighter. Bear in mind, though, that any results will only be temporary, although non-surgical rhinoplasty can help you to understand what may be achievable from surgery if you’re not ready to commit to a permanent change quite yet.
So let’s compare these two types of nose treatment – their pros and cons, and how they could help you achieve your goals.
Surgical rhinoplasty can help to:
- Change the size of your nose – for example, making it shorter
- Change the shape of your nose – for example, reshape the tip or bridge
- Straighten a crooked nose
- Give you a more symmetrical nose
Benefits of surgical rhinoplasty
- Can make your nose more in proportion to the rest of your face
- Can correct medical issues (such as a deviated septum) to make breathing easier
- It’s a permanent solution
What you need to know about a surgical nose job
- You’ll need to take at least 2 weeks off work
- You’ll have dressings and a splint on your nose for about a week
- All types of surgery involve some risk, such as bleeding, bruising and infection
Non-surgical rhinoplasty can help to:
- Raise the tip of the nose
- Smooth the appearance of small bumps on the nose
- Create the appearance of a straighter nose
Benefits of non-surgical rhinoplasty
- Quick – 34-40 minutes, so ideal for busy lifestyles
- No downtime required after treatment
- Fewer side effects and risk of complications
- You can see the results right away
What you need to know about a non-surgical nose job
- You might experience swelling, redness and bruising around the injection site after treatment
- To avoid infection, leave the area treated well alone and don’t apply makeup for a couple of days
- The results aren’t permanent. They can last from 6 months to 2 years
Making a decision about what the right choice may be for you can be difficult on your own. Klinikal can help you to understand what might be the best nose job option for you at your free, no obligation consultation – click here to book online. You can find out more about surgical rhinoplasty here, or call us on 0300 373 1711.
