Many have heard about classical surgical intervention, but non-surgical rhinoplasty is a relatively new technique in medicine, and naturally there are many questions about it. This article will tell you about the nuances of conducting and rehabilitating non-surgical rhinoplasty, which will be especially useful for those who experience complexes about nose defects, but are not ready for surgery.
What is it and how is it done?
Non-surgical correction of shortcomings consists in the installation of special fillers or threads, with the help of which the shape of the nose is corrected and symmetry is given.
This method is suitable for those who have minor flaws that are not accompanied by breathing problems and curvature of the septum or nasal bone.
This method cannot be called a full-fledged alternative to surgical intervention (with the exception of laser rhinoplasty), since some defects can be corrected only by classical rhinoplasty.
The differences between non-surgical and classical rhinoplasty are as follows:
- simplicity in execution, there is no long and painful rehabilitation period (we described how rehabilitation occurs with conventional rhinoplasty here);
- speed of execution;
- affordable cost;
- short duration of the effect;
- failure to fix serious problems.
It should be noted that thisprocedure can be performed whenever the effect is weakened.
Types of plastics without surgery
Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be of several types. How each of them is done and how long the result lasts will be described in detail below.
Injection
Nasal plasty with fillers - drugs for injection that are used as fillers to correct defects caused by a lack of tissue.The procedure does not cause side effects,does not provoke puffiness and dissolves on its own within 1. 5 years.
The nasal area is treated with an antiseptic and then filler is injected subcutaneously. The whole procedure takes about half an hour, after which the patient can go home.
Fillers can be:
- biodegradable- produced on the basis of bio-substances - hyaluronic acid, collagen;
- biodegradable- synthetic substances - silicone and so on;
- autologous- the body's own adipose tissue.
Injection rhinoplasty is also considered to be the administration of hormonal drugs. This procedure requires the utmost care and accuracy, since if the exact dosage is not observed, the situation can worsen. The effect after the procedure is quite long,but complications in the form of tissue atrophy may occur.
Laser
In this case, instead of a scalpel for plastic surgery, a laser is used, therefore, the incisions are more gentle, and bleeding is eliminated due to cauterization of the vessels.
The surgical approach for laser surgery is not much different from classical rhinoplasty.
With the help of a laser, the surgeon's task is simplified, it is possible not only to speed up the operation itself, but also to shorten the rehabilitation period. Before the operation, the patient must prepare, undergo tests and consult with narrow specialists. With a correctly performed laser rhinoplasty, the result is maintained for a long time.
Threads
Many plastic surgeons do not consider this type of rhinoplasty to be effective, so it is not common. Most often, threads are used to correct the shape of the tip or wings of the nose (read about the techniques for conventional rhinoplasty of the wings of the nose, its tip and other parts here). The specialist makes small punctures where the threads are inserted. Leather and fabrics are fixed in position using artificial material. The effect lasts for a long time.
Langettes
A langette is a special device that looks like a plastic clothespin. It is designed to be worn for several hours a day, so that changes in the shape of the cartilage tissue can be achieved. However, it will take several months to learn the pronounced effect. You can fix minor defects:
- return symmetry to the nose;
- straighten a small hump;
- lift the tip of the nose (you will learn how to solve problems with the tip of the nose with the help of classical rhinoplasty from a special material);
- decrease the width of the wings.
Before and after photos
Next, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the photos of patients before and after the nose plasty, which was performed without surgery.
Readings
Injection rhinoplasty is performed in the following cases:
- hump on the back of the nose;
- flat top back;
- nasal asymmetry;
- dips and valleys;
- drooping nose tip;
- acute angles of the nose;
- need for correction after surgical rhinoplasty.
The indications for laser rhinoplasty are:
- changing the length of the nose;
- nasal bridge too wide;
- unaesthetic nasal dorsum;
- wide or narrow tip;
- nostrils are too wide or too narrow;
- wing correction.
There are functional indications for this procedure:
- nasal injury with bone or cartilage fracture;
- congenital curvature of the dorsum of the nose, which impairs the passage of air;
- cartilage base defect.
Contraindications
A number of contraindications:
- presence of oncological disease;
- predisposition to allergic reactions - possible allergy to fillers injected under the skin;
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- early childhood - the cartilage tissue in children is not fully formed, and premature correction can lead to a worsening of the situation in the future;
- it is not recommended to carry out procedures during menstruation.
Why is this technique dangerous?
Despite the fact that non-surgical rhinoplasty has a very low effect on the state of the body as a whole, it can lead to undesirable consequences:
- Incorrect insertion of the filler under the skin may cause the helium lumps to move to the side over time, and the resulting shape will change.
- There is a risk of infection and infection.
- Swelling and bruising appear immediately after the procedure, but these consequences in most cases go away without treatment within a couple of days.
- It is impossible to change the shape of the nose immediately after an unsuccessful procedure, since the drugs administered are persistent, and their splitting begins only after a few months.
Other complications include:
- soreness;
- redness of the skin;
- embolic changes in the vessels;
- fibrotic changes at the injection site;
- allergies;
- whitish accumulations in adjacent injection zones.
Complications can be short-term or long-term, if there is a persistent deterioration in appearance or well-being, you should consult a specialist.
Most often, various kinds of complications after non-surgical rhinoplasty occur when the procedure is performed by a low-skilled doctor or in non-specialized salons.
To protect yourself from such inactive phenomena, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of the clinic and the doctor who will direct the procedure, as well as, if necessary, properly prepare for the procedure. In addition, it is necessary to inform the doctor in advance about the existing diseases, including chronic ones, since the choice of method will depend on this.
Here we talked about the consequences that patients can expect after classical rhinoplasty and how they can be avoided.
Rehabilitation
The peculiarity of non-surgical rhinoplasty is that it has a short rehabilitation period. On average, it will take 1-2 days for all bruises and hematomas to go away. Swelling of tissues can remain for up to 5 days and in order to reduce it faster, it is recommended to apply ice compresses to the site of exposure in the first hours after the procedure - this will prevent the spread of edema.
Summary Table
| Type of retinoplasty | Pros | ConsConsCons |
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Dissatisfaction with one's own appearance often becomes the cause of a person's complexes, the development of depression and psychosis. But sometimes it is enough just to pull up the tip of the nose a little, so that life sparkles with bright colors and self-confidence appears.
But not all people, even very dissatisfied with their appearance, can afford classical rhinoplasty - some are scared off by the price, others are afraid of complications and unsuccessful operations, and some are afraid of a long period of rehabilitation. In this case, it makes sense to think about non-surgical rhinoplasty, which, although it cannot be a full-fledged alternative to surgical intervention, can easily cope with some drawbacks.