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Are There Any Good Nose Job Alternatives?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 3,139 times
Tags: non surgical

I strongly prefer not having a nose job!  Yet, are there any viable alternatives to surgery?

29 answers to Are There Any Good Nose Job Alternatives?

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Not getting a nose job and just having injectables

There are many ways to shape and refine the nose using injectable fillers such as Radiesse and Hyaluronic Acid fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Hydrelle etc). However, it all depends on the aesthetics of your nose and in the ability of your surgeon to understand the subtle changes that can be made by using these fillers. If the injection(s) are not placed in small amounts in the proper places, then your nose may look LESS refined and look BIGGER than it needs to, and in all the wrong places. ... more
Ashkan Ghavami, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.Ghavamiplasticsurgery.com

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Alternatives to a Nose Job

Although minor changes can be made with fillers, the best alternative if you don't want a " nose job" is to do nothing. Why invest the time and money to achieve a very subtle change in your nose? Having said that, I recommend getting a consultation to clarify your personal alternatives.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Injectable nose job

Injectables can be used for very specific purposes in changing the shape of one's nose so if you have a divot or a low point that would look better high (and that's not too close to the skin surface) then there are some fillers that you could have injected every 4-12 months, depending on the filling agent. Best wishes, DoctorMeade
Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Sometimes a short cut is a long cut

There are really no alternatives to a rhinoplasty for most patients seeking nasal correction. Some lay press has discussed the use of fillers to augment the nose to fill out a nose. While this can be done with temporary fillers in trained hands in select noses, the use of permanent fillers and even longer lasting fillers such as Radiesse can lead to issues such as infection, granuloma formation.
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Some nose shaping with fillers is possible

There are alternatives to rhinoplasty depending on the type of aesthetic problems you have. The so-called "non-surgical" rhinoplasty involves adding fillers to the soft tissues of the nose to change its shape. This procedure should only be done by a trained rhinoplasty specialist.
Daniel Reichner, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Non Surgical Rhinoplasty

The best alternative to surgery is a non surgical rhinoplasty using dermal fillers such as radiesse or juvederm. It is a good option to care for nasal deformities such as humps, drooping tips, or sideways deviations of the top of the nose but patient selection is key.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Non-surgical rhinoplasty

The use of injectable fillers does have some limited ability to alter nasal shapes. As you might guess, your results will be much less dramatic than if you had an actual rhinoplasty. However, one benefit of the non-surgical option is that if you don't like your result, it usually goes away over time. You and your surgeon would have to discuss your exact goals in order to determine whether or not the use of injectable fillers would be an option worth pursuing.
Deason Dunagan, MD

Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
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Non surgical rhinoplasty can work

Non surgical rhinoplasty can work if you have reasonable expectations from the procedure. Non surgical rhinoplasty can help smooth bumps on the dorsum of the nose. Non surgical rhinoplasty will not allow narrowing or refining of the nasal tip. I think the best indication for non-surgical rhinoplasty by filler injections is treatment of irregularities on the dorsum of the nose following traditional rhinoplasty.
Maurice M. Khosh, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty alternatives

There really are no good alternatives to a rhinoplasty for improvment of the nasal appearance. If you have small irregularities, sometimes fillers can do the trick.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Nose reshaping without surgery

The alternatives to surgery are injectable fillers (i.e., Radiesse, Perlane, Juvederm), usually for the nasal bridge and tip. These are temporary and last up to a year. Most patients that I do this for want to build up their bridge and don't want a permanent implant like medpor or their own rib. As a sculptor I know where to fill to make the nose look better; what I like about this technique is that it gives patients a preview of what their nose would like after rhinoplasty. At least... more
Ramtin Kassir, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Alternatives to rhinoplasty

If you do not like the appearance of your nose, a rhinoplasty is really the best solution. The so called "non surgical" rhinoplasties are risky. Skin slough (loss) has been reported.
Stuart H. Bentkover, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Alternatives To Surgical Rhinoplasty

Depending on the type of nose you have and your desired goals, there are other alternatives to traditional surgical rhinoplasty for improving the appearance of one's nose. As mentioned in some of the other answers, the "non-surgical rhinoplasty" refers to using soft tissue fillers to alter the shape and contour of the nose. The non-surgical rhinoplasty is much less invasive and less expensive. In the appropriate patient, one can achieve great results with fillers. However,... more
Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist
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The Injectable Non-surgical Nosejob

It is an unfortunate truism that it is difficult if not impossible to effect a change in the appearance of the nose without altering the underlying structure or the overlying skin. The only circumstance where small amounts of filler may be indicated is when a rhinoplasty has already been performed and minor cartilage or soft tissue contour deformities exist but are not severe enough for a formal revision. Regardless, any filler injection will last only six months or so but will provide... more
Paul S. Howard, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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There are no good nose job alternatives

While minor corrections can be made with filler injections, none of the materials are permanent and are therefore an ongoing expense. Not much can actually be achieved this way and of course injections will make some part of the nose bigger. I advise that a person have a rhinoplasty to achieve the result they want, or do nothing.
Howard T. Bellin, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Non Surgical Rhinoplasty

While a rhinoplasty gives the doctor the greatest ability to make the most changes in nose shape with permanent results, there are some changes that can be made without surgery to the nasal shape. One is using Radiesse an injectable filler that lasts about a year to re-contour the nasal bridge. By filling the bridge above a nasal hump or bump the profile can be straightened.
Andrew Jacono, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose Job Alternatives

While there are no permanent alternatives to nose surgery (that I would recommend), there are many non-permanent approaches. Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, AND Radiesse are great alternatives. I do not recommend silicone and/or Bio Polymer. THESE CAN CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY.
Carlos Wolf, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nonsurgical rhinoplasty with Radiesse

I have had nice, reliable results using Radiesse. However, this technique is really only for contour depressions. I have used it for divots or depressions from previous trauma, surgery, and for people who didn't like their supratip profile (the area just above the tip). It seems to last about a year before needing reinjection, or surgery, so it's not a permanent solution.
Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty alternatives

Simply stated there are no good lasting alternative to surgery to improve nasal deformities permanently. You can use fillers with minor improvements, not long lasting and have to be repeated. If you are not ready mentally for surgery then do not do the surgery.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Non-surgical nose job

The nonsurgical nose job is a very safe and effective treatment for very specific types of nasal deformities. The tip of the nose can be lifted with an Injectables and certain types of bumps can be camouflaged as well. This alternative is fairly inexpensive but the results are temporary. Best of luck
Jason B. Diamond, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Non Surgical Nose Job

There are many injectable products that can be used instead of a surgical nasal revision. For many patients that just need some contour change, use of hyaluronic acid such as Perlane or Juvederm or a calcium hydroxyapatitie product such as Radiesse offers a great alternative. If the nose is deviated to the point that air flow is restricted, surgery is the best option because injections can only alter the appearance but not the structure.
Kenneth Beer, MD

Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Nonsurgical Nose Jobs--The Alternative to Nose Job Surgery

Lots of surface nasal deformities can be treated these days without surgery in a matter of only five or ten minutes. These include humps, bumps and "ski slope" deformites along the bridge of the nose or at the tip of the nose, saddle deformities, in which the top of the nose is sunken, surface irregularities left by prior surgical nose jobs, and even droopy nasal tips resulting from age-related cartilage loss at the tip of the nose or a family predisposition. Although permanent... more
Nelson L. Novick, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fillers for Rhinoplasty

Yes, there are alternatives, but it depends on what you want to achieve. Fillers can be used, especially Radiesse which is temporary but will last between 12 to 18 months.
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Non surgical nose job

These procedures are minimally invasive and can achieve great results. Not all nose issues can be addressed with fillers so you need your doctor to advise you on this after seeing you in person. Although these procedures are not "permanent" like surgery, it is quick, can last a year or more and has little to no downtime. Please be sure someone highly trained in injections is doing your work and they can help you choose if this is your best option.
Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist
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You should consult a specialist experienced in the art of Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty.

If your nose isn't too large, you would be surprised how an Injectable Filler treatment can improve the appearance of your nose. Feel free to email a frontal and profile photo, and I'll be happy to share my thoughts regarding Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty. I hope this is helpful for you.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

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Non surgical rhinoplasty

SEE VIDEO BELOW: Non -surgical rhinplasty can provide a relatively safe short term option for some candidates. It is not a long term solution but serves its intendied  purpose for e small percentage of fimaled  see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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No, ikt's rhinoplasty or nothing

Although injectables can adjust contour, a properly performed rhinoplasty is the proper way to generate and attractive nose that fits the face. The specifics can be discussed with a surgeon who does this operation often. The anticipated results can be aided by computer imaging which I use on all patients. http://www.zubowicz.com/subpag,25-atlanta-rhinoplasty.htm
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Non surgical rhinoplasty

If you are looking to change the appearance of your nose, I would recommend speaking with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about what changes can be made without surgery. Typically, you can correct minimal deformities of the bridge with camoflauge by injecting a filler to make the bridge look straight, and sometimes raise the tip up a bit in the same fashion, but to reduce the nose would not be possible with injections. Your individual nose should be evaluated to determine what, if anything... more
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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The Filler Rhinoplasty

A non surgical rhinoplasty has made its way through the media circles. This involves the use of fillers, such as Radiesse or Juvederm, to augment the nose, typically along the bridge. This is done to camouflage a 'bump'. Filler can be placed above and below the bump to straighted the appearance of the nasal bridge. This is a temporary fix, and one prominent rhinoplastic surgeon has reported on having to surgically remove these 'temporary' fillers. Fillers can also be used in post... more
Scott M. Gayner, MD

Harrisburg Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Alternatives for nasal surgery

Injectable fillers (Restylane, Juvaderm, Perlane, etc.) have been used to try to enhance the appearance of the nose but there are two big problems. (1) The fillers are not permanent so the nose has to be re-injected approximately every 6-9 months, and (2) the fillers can only be used to build up certain areas of the nose which will increase the size of the areas which most patients do not want or need.
Jack P. Gunter, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

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