Temporary Nose Jobs Are Becoming a Thing

Nose jobs are so 2005. But temporary nose jobs, a.k.a. non-invasive rhinoplasties, are a different story: Although there are no firm numbers supporting the procedure’s popularity, plastic surgeons say they’ve seen a definite uptick. “Ten years ago it was very infrequently performed,” says board-certified Charleston, South Carolina-based facial plastic surgeon David Rodwell, M.D. “Patients now come into the office asking for it. Another sign of the growing popularity is seeing so many non-surgeon injectors beginning to offer this technique.”

Curious to find out more about the procedure? We’ll fill you in.

What Is Non-Invasive Rhinoplasty Exactly?
“There is no cutting, no sutures, and essentially no recovery needed,” says board-certified NYC-based plastic surgeon Matthew Schulman, M.D. “Nothing is done to the bones or cartilage.” Instead, a filler (either Botox or a similar formulation) is used to camouflage or contour deformities. This, in turn, produces more natural results.

How Long Will It Take?
Unlike with traditional rhinoplasties, which require recovery time, the non-surgical version allows you to clock into work 30 minutes after you start the procedure.

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Will It Really Transform My Face?
“It’s impossible to use a filler injection technique to shorten a long nose or decrease the projection of a very prominent nose,” says Rodwell. The fillers are instead used to soften harsh bumps on the bridge of the nose or make the tip of the nose look more narrow and pointed.

But the procedure’s limitations are a selling point to many customers: “There is a general shift that we have seen that goes away from the ‘done’ look of the obvious nose job,” says Rodwell. “This is an alternative for patients who want a subtle and natural improvement to the appearance of their nose and offers the advantage of avoiding surgery.”

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How Long Do Results Last?
Similar to Botox, the fillers dissolve in the body over time—usually within a year or two. “Each filler is different, but for most patients, injections in the nose often last a couple of months longer than the same material would last when used for filling wrinkles and deep folds elsewhere in the face,” says Rodwell. One big upshot to this: Since surgical rhinoplasties can be unpredictable (a.k.a., might not turn out exactly how you want them to), fillers allow you to take chances without permanent results. Doctors can even increase the speed at which the fillers dissolve so you can essentially start over if you don’t like how your nose looks post-procedure.

How Much Does It Cost?
Non-invasive rhinoplasty will set you back $500 to $800, depending on the filler used.

Are There Side Effects?
They’re much less common than with surgery. “Allergic reactions are extremely rare,” says Schulman. “More commonly are lumps, bumps, and bruises, which are temporary.” There are a few rare instances of fillers being injected into blood vessels, though, and causing significant injuries and even blindness—so make sure to get the procedure done in a surgeon’s office, and check that your doctor has plenty of experience with non-invasive rhinoplasties just to be safe.

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