If I keep pushing up my droopy nose will it stay?

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I have a droopy nose and when I push it up in a pig like shape it stays for like a minute or two. if I keep doing this for an hour everyday will it effect the shape?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, pushing the tip of your nose up repetitively and daily up will accomplish little--even if you hold it for an hour or even several hours, for that matter. However, a nonsurgical nose job using a volumizing filler to support, elevate, and rotate up the tip, can accomplish this in a matter of a minute or two in experienced hands, and the results may last up to 1.5 years or more. Back when I first started performing nonsurgical nose jobs about fifteen years ago, my favorite volumizing filler was Radiesse. These days, I prefer a combination of Restylane Lyft and Voluma for this purpose in my Manhattan office and Hyaluronica 2 and Restylane Volyme in my Israel satellite facility, where a far greater number of regulatory agency approved volumizers are available. Be certain to consult with a board certified aesthetic physician with experience and expertise in performing nonsurgical nose jobs and make sure to ask to see his/her before and after photos before agreeing to proceed. Best of luck.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you have severe dissatisfaction with the appearance of your nose, sometimes it's helpful to consult with a reputable rhinoplasty specialist who offers computer Imaging, so you could see what to expect moving forward after surgery. Unfortunately, in my opinion, there is no permanent non-surgical fix for a droopy nasal tip other than surgery. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Unfortunately due to the "memory" contained within the cartilages of the nose it will return to its former appearance despite pushing up on the tip.  You may be able to make a subtle improvement with filler placement but surgery would offer a more permanent remedy.  Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, this won't permanently change your nose shape. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to go over your desired results. Facial fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm) can be used to improve the symmetry of the nose. Surgery would be needed to improve nostrils or overall shape. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Answer: Improving Nose Shape--Non Surgical Nosejob with Fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm)

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If I keep pushing up my droopy nose will it stay?

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