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Edward S. Kwak, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Edward S. Kwak, MD
Q: Do nonsurgical nose jobs work?
A:
Currently there is a trend in cosmetic procedures for "non-surgical" solutions. One procedure that has receiving press is the non-surgical rhinoplasty or nose surgery. This is a term used to describe a technique in which synthetic injectable (Restylane, Radiesse, etc.) are injected in the nose to change the shape of the nose.
As a rhinoplasty surgeon in New York City, I have had several patients inquire about this procedure. I warn these patients of marketing terms used to sell a procedure and always recommend doing your homework before consenting to a new trend in cosmetic surgery. I have several concerns about this technique.
- Patients should understand that this is a temporary solution. Currently, the only synthetic injectable materials FDA approved for cosmetic purposes are temporary. So patients must understand that future treatments will be required to maintain the changes.
- I only recommend this technique to address very subtle depression on the nose. For example, if you had a small area on the bridge or sidewall of your nose you may be a candidate for this technique. However if you desired larger changes, such as changes to tip shape, to the width of the nose, or to the shape of your bridge I would not recommend using this technique.
- Frequently, nasal surgery is done to improve your breathing. A "non-surgical" rhinoplasty will not address your breathing issues.
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Treatments offered by Edward S. Kwak, MD
Blue peelBrow lift
Cheek augmentation
Cheek lift
Chemical peel
Chin implant
Chin liposuction
Chin surgery
Deep plane facelift
Dermabrasion
Ear surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Fat transfer
Glycolic peel
Juvederm
Laser resurfacing
Lower face lift
Mohs surgery
Neck lift
Radiesse
Restylane
Revision rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Scar removal
Sculptra
Septoplasty
Skin rejuvenation
SMAS facelift
TCA peel

