Non-Surgical Nose Job
The cosmetic industry, which places too much importance on a person’s physical appearance, is continually evolving. It feels like FDA is approving a new procedure every year and modern techniques are popping up continuously. From the facial thread lifting to fat dissolving injection, it feels like the aesthetic industry has a solution to every beauty problem. A particular percentage of the society is still judgmental about the people going for these procedures, but more and more people are accepting them as a part of the beauty regime. And why shouldn’t they? We live once and if we want to live young and beautifully, then so be it.
Non-surgical nose job is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure; it involves strategically injecting dermal fillers into different sections of the nose to correct asymmetries. This article features the most frequently asked questions from the patients, which they cringe to ask themselves.
- What is a “dermal Filler”?
Dermal fillers are naturally found substances which are injected below the skin surface to either reverse back the signs of ageing or to enhance the facial features; they fill or soften the facial features. They are commonly used on nose, lips, cheeks, and around the mouth to treat nasolabial folds or marionette lines.
- What are the different types of fillers used during nose job?
Dermal fillers are broadly classified into two type: Collagen-based Fillers and Hyaluronic Acid based Fillers.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring biodegradable substance that is already found in our body. The function of hyaluronic acid inside our body is to retain moisture and shape of the skin. Hyaluronic acid fillers are used to either fill the ridge of the use or straighten a crooked nose.
Collagen is one of the most critical substances inside our skin and is responsible for providing scaffolding meshwork to the skin and muscles. Collagen-based fillers are rarely used for nose jobs because they are extracted from the cattle and cause allergy in the skin.
- Will my nose job look artificial or plastic?
This is a myth because nose jobs don’t have to look artificial or plastic looking. The procedure is divided into multiple sessions, and the filler is injected into the skin to give natural and subtle results. To achieve this, the doctor and the patient need to have an in-depth discussion about the procedure and expected results.
- Is it true that once to have a nose job, you’ll have to do it again and again?
The lifetime of hyaluronic acid based fillers is 4 to 6 months after this period HA breakdown into the water and is absorbed into the bloodstream reverting the nose to its original shape. After this, the client has the choice to go for the nose job again to maintain the look, or to leave the nose as it is.
- Which doctor should I go to?
A nose job is a straightforward procedure taking around 15 to 20 minutes to perform, but in the hands of an expert, it is an art. Only an expert aesthetic doctor will know where to inject the filler and the amount required to achieve natural results. Choosing a doctor is a very crucial step because it all comes down to the expertise of the doctor. Research thoroughly in the local magazines and newspapers about the doctors offering the treatment and then check their patient’s reviews, nose job before and after images, and check their qualification and training.
- How much should I expect to pay for the nose job and how long does the treatment take?
A non surgical nose job can cost between £200 and £500 for a 1 ml syringe. The procedure itself takes no more than an hour to perform, but a local anaesthetic cream is applied before the procedure which may take up to an hour to work.
