“But for many cases, a non-surgical nose job can actually be just as good and sometimes even better than the surgical solution,” says the esthetician Dr. Anthony Calmon“especially when the goal is to make the nose straighter or even to make the nose appear smaller and more in harmony with the face.”
She cites lumps, deviation, asymmetry, a sunken tip and protruding nostrils as just a few concerns that a wet nose job can correct. “The bump disappears, the sharp edges of a ridge are smoothed out, and a drooping edge is lifted,” notes Dr. Calmon. “When it comes to making the nose look narrower, a corticoid injection can help thin the tip.”
Mr Sadideen agrees, adding: “The nose is a three-dimensional complex structure made up of skin, soft tissue, cartilage and bone. A lot of what you see has to do with shadows. Certain contours are more apparent in certain lighting or angles, and a non-surgical treatment is a great way to soften this.”
How long does the process take?
A big advantage to non-surgical rhinoplasty is speed. “The procedure takes about 10 minutes to perform, with minimal pain and no real downtime; patients can go straight back to work with little tell-tale signs other than a very small chance of a tiny bruise or slight swelling,” says Mr. Sadideen. .
What happens during non-surgical rhinoplasty?
Dr. Calmon describes a wet nose job as a “surprisingly simple” procedure. “Your doctor will sterilize your nose and the area around it with an antiseptic liquid before applying a small amount of anesthetic to numb the skin,” she says, adding that the sharp scratch from the injection is considered by many to be the most painful part. . of the whole process. “Small amounts of filler are then gradually injected into the precise contours of your nose, which allows the practitioner to step back and ensure the shape is even. The filler is then gently massaged and shaped to ensure it is smooth and even.”
How soon will I see results?
According to Dr. Sadideen, results are visible immediately after treatment and will be fully apparent in two to three weeks. “This allows any little swelling to settle down,” she says.
How long does recovery take?
Possible side effects include bruising and slight swelling. “But these are fleeting,” says Dr. Calmon. “They will only last for a few days at most and can be easily camouflaged with a few touches of makeup.”
How long will the results last?
The main way a liquid nose job differs from rhinoplasty surgery is that it is not permanent. “Non-surgical rhinoplasty takes between nine and 18 months depending on nasal anatomy and skin thickness,” notes Mr. Sadideen. “Thinner skin requires dermal filler with a thinner viscosity and will initially likely last for a shorter period of time, while thicker skin can tolerate a thicker filler with results lasting from 12-18 months.”
Interestingly, wet nose procedures do not need to be repeated immediately. “There is often good shape retention, which means some patients come back for their 2-year renewal and have needed less filler at that stage,” he says. “It may take two to three treatments to gradually build up and achieve optimal results, especially in cases where a thinner filler is used.”
What is the benefit of a wet nose job over a nose job?
Both surgical and non-surgical procedures can improve symmetry, reduce bumps, and reshape the limb, however non-surgical procedures are more limited within the confines of your existing regimen. They can reduce it appearance of bumps, but they cannot remove them or completely reduce the size of your nose.
