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Rhinoplasty

What it is: A plastic surgery procedure to improve the appearance, proportions and structural functionality of the nose.  Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, can enhance facial symmetry and harmony to improve the patient's self-confidence.  Breathing can also be improved as a result.

What it addresses: Specific aspects of the nose, such as:

- Nose size
- Nose width
- Asymmetry
- Nostrils

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What nose problems can be fixed with non-surgical rhinoplasty?

I want to add height to the bridge of my nose and narrow the nasal tip. do you think the non surgical procedure would work? I'm scared of nasal implant cos I heard it can move sometimes. what's your best advice for problems that can be fixed with non-surgical rhinoplasty? Thanks

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September 8, 2008

What can be fixed non-surgically

Sam Naficy, MD
Sam Naficy, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by Sam Naficy, MD

Non-surgical rhinoplasty can help with the following types of noses:

  • Noses with a wide flat bridge - easier to narrow the bridge than to narrow the tip
  • Noses with small humps or bumps
  • Noses that have had prior surgery and are overly scooped (ski slope noses)
  • Saddle nose deformity, also known as boxer's nose, which is caused by collapse of nasal structures typically caused by fracture
  • Pollybeak (aka poly Beak or supratip deformity) deformity
  • Nose with a retracted columella (a sharp and deep angle between the upper lip and the nose)
  • Noses with slight asymmetry
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September 2, 2008

Only the Nose Knows What the Nose Knows

Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hello. The non-surgical rhinoplasty (or using injectable fillers to augment and shape the nose) can be successful in adding height to the bridge of the nose. It can give an illusion of making the tip smaller by adding height and width to the upper 2/3's of the nose. The tip of the nose can be slightly elevated by injecting filler properly at the base of the nose. It can also be used to fill in depressions, and to make a crooked nose appear straight.

On the other hand, when performed properly, surgical nasal implants can be quite stable.

Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

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