The procedure to shape the nose without the use of surgery is called non surgical nose job or non surgical rhinoplasty. The non surgical nose job procedure is performed with only a topical anesthesia, usually a numbing cream, and can be done on an outpatient basis. In fact, this non surgical nose job is also called the “15-Minute Nose Job” by many.

There are many types of non surgical nose job procedures. The most widely used involves injection of a filler such as the Artefill, Restylane, Juvederm or Radiesse inside the nose. The role of these fillers is to enhance the appearance of the nose, altering it enough to make it smoother, longer, higher and more appealing.

The non surgical nose job procedure is not the same as a surgical nose job procedure. It cannot make a very large nose smaller or reduce very wide nostrils or adjust a narrow nostrils. No cartilage nor bone is filed, added or used. It is simply an injection of filler into the nose. With the help of these fillers, the bumps in the nose can be camouflaged. But it doesn’t end there, fillers can also raise drooping nasal tips and help contour a crooked nose to appear straight.

The results from the non surgical nose job procedure are not permanent, unlike the surgical nose job. This procedure can only last for about several months to a year, with 18 months as the maximum. The results may vary from patient to patient. Some have their results disappear in a much shorter time than others. The good thing about this procedure is that it is not as expensive as the traditional nose job. This will cost about $300 to $1000 per session, depending on which filler the doctor is going to use and how much of it he is going to need.

Just like any medical procedure, it is very important to find a doctor skilled in this technique. A non surgical nose job is still a specialty. The doctor must know how much filler to inject, where to inject it and how to inject it. Because the filler stays where it is placed, his skill in figuring out the right contours for the new nose is highly critical.

Without a doubt, non surgical nose job procedures are simpler than with the surgical nose job. These procedures can be performed by dermatologists or by plastic surgeons. When you decide to go with this procedure, make sure you’re okay with what the doctor says he uses. Some doctors prefer the permanence of Radiesse while others like Restylane because it dissolves and can be corrected. Do not second guess your doctor and his choice of filler. Do the work by setting up consultations with different doctors using the different fillers available in the market.

Remember, what is more important is the level of experience they have on this procedure. Ask them for before and after pictures of their former patients to give you an idea of how they do the procedure. And by this, you will be able to judge their skill and the possible results that you will get.

Since non surgical nose job is less invasive, you do not need drugs and there is zero downtime. Just be careful and protect your nose from trauma. For pain relief, all you’ll be needing is some acetaminophen and you’re on your way to enjoying your new, non surgical nose job!