Traditionally and originally, the surgical procedure which is used for changing the shape of one’s nose is rhinoplasty. The said procedure involves creating small incisions, both on the outside and inside of the nose. The incisions are necessary so that the surgeon may be able to modify the shape and size of the bones and cartilages. There are still other procedures, on the other hand, which are less invasive than this. An example of a procedure which makes nose reshaping possible is the non surgical nose job.

For a non surgical nose job, your surgeon may use injectable tissue fillers such as Perlane, Radiesse, Juvederm, or Restylane which are also used for the rectification of facial wrinkles. These fillers are approved by the FDA and are found by some surgeons as excellent when it comes to the alteration of the nose’s shape. If you are a patient who wants to have a nasal bridge which gives a straight appearance, your surgeon will inject the filler below and above the bump on your nose ridge. If you desire a raised tip, your surgeon will help you attain the illusion of having a raised tip by injecting the fillers in the tip of your nose. Injecting the fillers on that part of the nose will help enhance the definition of the nose tip.

By now, you are probably confused as to what type of surgery is suitable for you. There are various popular procedures which you may try but before you decide what method is the best for you, try to weigh first the advantages and disadvantages of the different operations. If you want a procedure which will result to a minimum swelling or one which will produce no swelling at all, you may have a non surgical nose job. The performance of this operation will only require about 5-10 minutes so you need not worry being subjected to certain procedures for a long period of time. The non surgical nose job is also more beneficial or effective for patients who have noses which are short tipped, slightly droopy, or if they have a small bump on the nose bridge. A more pleasant nose shape will be attained through this procedure since it changes the size of the nose in specific areas. Usually, the effects of this procedure will last for a period of 4-7 months. As for its disadvantage, the injections do not have the capacity to reduce nose width or length.

On the other hand, if you wish to bask in the delight of having permanent changes regarding the shape of your nose, you may opt to have a surgical rhinoplasty. If your reason for having a nose job is to eliminate or improve nasal asymmetry or certain breathing problems, this is the type of operation which will put an end to your dilemma. Surgical nose reshaping, unlike the non surgical nose job, will reward the patient with a better outcome and a notable change in one’s nose shape. Having knowledge of the capacities and shortcomings of the various rhinoplasty procedures will be very beneficial for every person who is contemplating of having his or her nose done.