A person’s face can be dramatically altered and enhanced with a simple rhinoplasty (nasal reshaping surgery) procedure. Just altering the bridge of the nose or changing the angle of the tip of the nose can bring balance to the face, improve symmetry, and bring out the beauty in your other facial features.
San Mateo, CA plastic surgeon John R. Griffin is proud to offer patients the latest options treatment when it comes to reshaping their nose. Thanks to dermal fillers, non-surgical nose jobs are now possible. Let’s compare the traditional rhinoplasty to non-surgical rhinoplasty, and help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
About Traditional Rhinoplasty Surgery
During a traditional surgical rhinoplasty, a plastic surgeon makes incisions inside of the nostrils or along the columella (the strip of skin that separates the nostrils). Through these incisions, the plastic surgeon can reshape the cartilage and correct other structures of the nose to alter its shape.
About Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Non-surgical rhinoplasty involves the use of dermal fillers. These are cosmetic injectables that add volume to the injection site. Dermal filler injections can change the shape of the nose, typically by adding greater definition and symmetry to the nasal bridge.
Candidacy for Traditional and Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Good candidates for traditional rhinoplasty are people who have problems with the size and shape of their nose. Traditional rhinoplasty is ideal when people what to reduce the size of their nose or remove nasal bumps.
Good candidates for non-surgical rhinoplasty are people who would like to improve the size and shape of the nasal bridge. Given the nature of the treatment, non-surgical rhinoplasty works best for subtle changes to the appearance of the nose.
The Pros and Cons of Traditional Rhinoplasty
The greatest advantage of traditional rhinoplasty is its ability to dramatically alter the shape and size of the nose. Cosmetic surgeons have a lot of options for sculpting and reshaping the various nasal structures. The surgical procedure can also help revise breathing issues caused by the shape of a person’s nose.
The greatest disadvantages of traditional rhinoplasty are the various risks associated with surgery, such as infection, poor healing times, and the need for revision surgery. Rhinoplasty costs much more than a non-surgical rhinoplasty as well simply given the nature of each procedure.
The Pros and Cons of Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
The biggest advantage of non-surgical rhinoplasty is that there is no surgery involved and practically no downtime. Patients see results immediately and do not have to take time off from work or deal with bruising and swelling of the face. The non-surgical rhinoplasty is much more affordable than a surgical rhinoplasty as well.
The primary drawback of non-surgical rhinoplasty is that the results are not permanent. After several months, the enhanced volume of the dermal fillers will fade, and your nose will look the way it did prior to treatment. It should also be noted that non-surgical rhinoplasty does not have the same versatility as surgical rhinoplasty.
Tailoring Your Nose Reshaping to Your Needs
Given the various benefits and risks associated with these types of rhinoplasty, it’s important that you meet with our team for a consultation. We can discuss these matters with you in much greater detail, and help you make the decision that best meets your cosmetic goals.
Learn More about Rhinoplasty
For more information about rhinoplasty options and which may be right for you, be sure to contact an experienced cosmetic plastic surgeon. Dr. Griffin can go over all of your facial plastic surgery options in greater detail, answering all of your questions and concerns.
