Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty (also commonly known as a "nose reshaping" or "nose job") is the reshaping of the nose. Rhinoplasty patients are often treated to meet aesthetic goals or for reconstructive purposes to correct trauma, birth defects or breathing problems. It can also be combined with other surgical procedures such as chin augmentation to enhance the aesthetic results.

The procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis under local or general anesthesia, and it usually takes an hour or two (although a complicated procedure may take longer.) Most incisions are made inside the nose, where they are invisible. The skin and tissues of the nose along with the underlying bone and cartilage are sculpted to your desired new shape.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty

Non-surgical rhinoplasty refers to the use of fillers to alter and shape a person's nose without invasive surgery. Although the procedure is usually performed for aesthetic purposes, it can also be used to correct some birth defects. Because the procedure is not invasive, the bruising and swelling are minimal. Duration of results depends on the type of filler used. Radiesse (calcium hydroxyapatite) lasts for 8 to 12 months; Hyaluronic acid fillers usually last for 5-6 months.