Is there a nonsurgical procedure that can help me achieve a more contoured nose? (photos)

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I have a bulbous nose, very round. I would like to contour it. I have tried morpheus8 but it has not done much to my nose. I was on accutane for 4 months and it completely transformed my nose it made it look smaller i loved it but now that I have stopped the medication my nose is getting enlarged and its bothering me. As a Doctor, what non surgical procedure would perform on my nose?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Accutane is helpful for acne by decreasing oil production in your skin, and it may in fact decrease the size of oil glands. Generally speaking, rhinoplasty surgery is surgery to alter the underlying cartilage and bone of somebody's nose. Tip cartilages can be altered to achieve a more contoured and narrow nasal tip appearance. I suspect that adding filler to your nose in the form of a non-surgical nose job could result in a wider nasal tip appearance. The feasibility of using Accutane again would need to be discussed with your dermatologist. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Nonsurgical rhinoplasty with dermal filler can be used to reshape the nose by adding volume to the nose.  With regards to the tip of the nose, some degree of refinement is possible to reduce the appearance of bulbosity or width of the tip of the nose, but this is limited by the thickness and extensibility of the tip skin.  Often the tip skin will only allow for a certain amount of projection and refinement with fillers.   Strategic placement will often allow for rotation of the tip of the nose, but counter-rotation, or lengthening the nose, is often not possible to any significant degree with nonsurgical rhinoplasty.  While there are a variety of approaches and techniques employed by various providers, it is up to you to do your due diligence to find a rhinoplasty specialist in order to achieve the best results possible. Good luck! @drdonyoo @asianrhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I don’t think your nose is bad at all. The changes you are looking for require a full rhinoplasty. Not sure if it’s worth it. Only you could determine that

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Good Morning! Great questions. Accutane can produce those results - nice improvement and then return once discontinued. One of the only other options I can think of would be filler. Filler can be added to the tip and bridge easily in the office. The results can be quite nice and the downtime is essentially zero. Most fillers last 8-12 months depending on the product, so upkeep is necessary. Hope this helps!

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