Non surgical rhinoplasty is a safe, non-invasive alternative to traditional rhinoplasty. Non-surgical rhinoplasty avoids the complications typically associated with traditional rhinoplasty.

Injections of Radiesse into the nose can help straighten or smooth the appearance of the nose, and avoids the need for general anesthetic. The procedure takes around 15 minutes to complete, and only local numbing cream is needed. The cost is about £500.00 and the patient can return to normal activities immediately. The treatment lasts around about 12-24 months. According to the Amrtican Society of Plastic Surgeons, rhinoplasty is the second most popular form of cosmetic surgery, just after liposuction. Calcium hydroxylapatite filler (Radiesse) is made of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in an aqueous gel carrier. As the filler is injected, the calcium hydroxylapatite forms a "scaffold," on which local tissue fibroblasts aggregate and produce new autologous collagen. We chose calcium hydroxylapatite because its durability as a subcutaneous filler has been well demonstrated in the correction of nasolabial folds with results lasting up to 1 year. We also chose calcium hydroxylapatite because there have been no reported instances of allergy to the substance, obviating the need for preprocedure allergy testing.

The Procedure

Areas identified for correction are marked and prepped in sterile fashion. Calcium hydroxylapatite filler (Radiesse is injected through the skin in the submuscular or subcutaneous plane. The filler is delivered with a fine threading technique at multiple insertion sites along the nasion, rhinion, supratip, ala, and tip, depending on the desired area of correction. Immediately after injection, pressure is applied and the material is molded to the desired effect. For patients desiring the appearance of a narrower nose, every effort was made to augment the height of the nasal bridge, which creates the illusion of a thinner and longer nasal rhinion. Finally, an ice pack is applied to minimize postoperative bruising and edema.

Safety

Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Non-surgical rhinoplasty avoids the risks of surgery and has no effect on nasal breathing since it involves only injection into the skin. The procedure is much more precise than surgical rhinoplasty, so more detailed adjustments to nasal contour are possible. During the procedure, you are fully awake. You hold a mirror and you are in complete control of the procedure's results. The Non Surgical Nose Job procedure does not cause nosebleeds or persistent swelling. The procedure is temporary and there are no long term scarring complications.

Recovery

Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Most patients return to work on the same day as the procedure. The results are immediate. There is no significant swelling or pain. It is recommended that sunglasses or heavy eyeglasses be avoided for two weeks after the procedure, as the filler material becomes integrated into the skin of the nose.

Cosmetic Results

Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
The injectable filler used in non-surgical rhinoplasty is injected in small amounts and in precise locations so that there is total control over the shape and contours created by the procedure. During the procedure you will be asked to look at your nose and provide feedback, meaning that you have total control over the end result. The results are immediate and onlast from eight months to two years, depending on the type of filler that is used. Because the results are relatively temporary, adjustments can be made as your face changes over time and you always retain a natural look.

(A) Before photograph. (B) Immediately after injection.

Price

Traditional Rhinoplasty
On average, traditional rhinoplasty costs about £1500.00 to £5,000.00. Subsequent to surgery you will have prescriptions for antibiotics and pain medications, which will be additional costs.

Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty costs £500.00 for the first treatment series [Radiese is used]