Non Surgical Nose Job: Q&A

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Am I a Good Candidate for Non-surgical Rhinoplasty? (photo)

My nose is this, and slopes to the right (see picture). Would a non-surgical nose job help reduce this?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by hunter79 in Carter Lake, Iowa
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Nonsurgical rhinoplasty: not always a substitute for surgery.

Dear "hunter79"; You are a pretty lady, and the photograph tells the story very clearly. Your nose is shifted to the right undoubtedly due to a deviated septum - the vertical support that separates the left from the right nasal chamber. When the degree of crookedness is so great, fillers are not appropriate. They are appropriate when there is a minor bow in some particular part of the nose or small area of depression, or divot. Incidentally, it... more
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Injection Rhinoplasty

Your photo is excellent. Unfortunately, this type of complete deviation of the entire nose to one side is not correctable with filler injection. Rhinoplasty is the most complex of all plastic surgeries; make sure you find a surgeon you like that is well qualified and experienced in rhinoplasty. Review before and after photos.
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Based on your photo, you are probably not a good candidate for a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty treatment.

I read your question and reviewed your photo: Your asymmetry at the base of your nose may be due to a deviated septum. You should consult a reputable facial plastic surgeon to examine you and make recommendations. Injectable fillers work better for asymmetries higher on the nose or to fill indentations. I hope this is helpful for you. Dr. Joseph

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In October 2012, I had surgery on my sinuses, during which the surgon swung my septum over to where it should have been. Unfortunately, further surgery, he said, would result in something surgeons horrifyingly refer to as "saddle nose". It's much straighter now, though not perfect. I'm very happy with it!
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