Is Non Surgical Rhinoplasty A Viable Alternative To The Surgical Rhinoplasty?

NON-SURGICAL RHINOPLASTY- A TRUE ALTERNATIVE?
Since ancient times, human beings have always been obsessed with their physical appearance. In the times when doctors were considered shrinks, they invented ways to enhance their physical features. A symmetrical face with all the features in their perfect place and in the ideal ratio is always admired. To achieve symmetry men and women alike, are willing to get below the knife of their plastic surgeon, for sculpting their features to their satisfaction. As technology advanced, surgeons sought out new non-surgical treatments to correct or enhance features of the body that could previously be fixed only with surgery. The convenience, no downtime, rapid recuperation and most important: affordability of these procedures appeal to a broad population. But are non-surgical procedures real “alternatives”? In this article,we'll focus solely on non-surgical rhinoplasty, a conventional method that is all the rage in the world.

ORIGINS OF NON-SURGICAL RHINOPLASTY
Non-surgical rhinoplasty is the procedure to improve the shape of the nose without performing surgery to make any changes in the nose structure. Typically, a non-surgical nose job is performed by injecting fillers to even out the irregular contours of the nose.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty originated in the early 1900s by the doctors in New York City and Vienna who used paraffin wax to fill in the depression or the valley in the bridge of the nose (dorsum) of the people having saddle nose deformity. Although they attempted the job successfully and the results were promising, patients usually developed infections and granulomas because of the presence of an unnatural and foreign substance below the skin.

Today, anon-surgical nose job is accomplished by injecting natural fillers such as hyaluronic acid (a major component of the skin, responsible for plumpness), calcium hydroxyapatite (a significant part of the bones), and polymethylmethacrylate. Because the procedure involves a series of injections, it does not require downtime, no scarring or irritation or particular recuperation.

ELIGIBILITY
Non surgical nose job is appropriate for smoothing out irregular contours of the nose such as humps, crooked nose, stunted nasal tip, enlarged nostrils, depressions or scars or a flat bridge. Because it only involves the injection of fillers, people who want to reduce the size of projections of their nose are not eligible for it. Nose job before and after images can also help people to judge their eligibility for this procedure.

IS IT A TRUE ALTERNATIVE?
The word ‘alternative’ is often tossed in the ads for the non-surgical treatments. Although non-surgical rhinoplasty is indeed an effective option for those seeking to improve minor defects, it’s not a valid alternative to the traditional surgical nose job. The reason is that of the significant differences between the surgical and non-surgical rhinoplasty.

In surgical rhinoplasty, the surgeon has access to the bone cartilage and tissues which make up the nose, and he can reshape these to bring about significant alterations. Additionally, surgical rhinoplasty is also performed to correct major functional issues such as a deviated septum or breathing problems whereas, the non-surgical rhinoplasty is always for the cosmetic purposes.

The most significant difference between the surgical rhinoplasty and its bladeless relative is the longevity of results. The non-surgical rhinoplasty lasts for maximum 6-8 months; the fillers being natural substances, break down and are absorbed into the bloodstream. The surgical rhinoplasty, on the other hand, is permanent which a significant advantage is for someone who wants to change the shape of his nose permanently.