Non Surgical Rhinoplasty or the 15 Minute Nose Job

Non-surgical rhinoplasty, also known as the “15 minute nose job,” is performed with liquid injectable filler, such as Radiesse. A good plastic surgeon can alter your profile considerably.

What type of nose would benefit from non-surgical rhinoplasty?

Well, all sorts of different shapes can benefit. If you have a:

• bump on the bridge of the nose
• nose that is asymmetrical
• nose that is crooked or off-center
• nose that is out of proportion with the rest of the face
• wide nose
• flat nose
• hook shaped nose
• nose that has had surgical rhinoplasty, but you need to perfecting the shape
• slightly crooked nose
• small nose
• nose where the bulb of the nose is not shaped correctly

Even if you have a large nose, you may benefit from contouring, remember it’s no so much that Marilyn Monroe had the size of her nose reduced, it’s more that she had it contoured. It’s that detail which is the difference between a successful and failed rhinoplasty.


Marilyn Monroe - Before and After Rhinoplasty

What can non-surgical rhinoplasty accomplish?

First of all, let’s manage your expectations. A non-surgical rhinoplasty is for minor reshaping. If you have a bump on the bridge of your nose, you can have the surrounding areas built up. The result is that the bump is minimized. If your nose was broken, and it cants slightly to one side, you can have it contoured to look more symmetrical.

Everyone’s expectation of what they want improved on varies. While you or I may not see a significant difference, the correction a minor imperfection may be the only thing a patient a patient is looking for. Let’s say, for example, the squaring off of a bulbous nose.

How does a liquid injectable filler work?

Fine needles deliver small amounts of liquid injectable fillers into the dermis layer of the skin. The plastic surgeon massages the injection sites to smooth and contour the filler.

Why does it work?

A liquid injectable filler, such as Restylane is composed of hyaluronic acid, which adds fullness to the skin. Hyaluronic acid binds to the dermis and holds water molecules in place, promoting a fuller look.

How much does it cost?

A non surgical rhinoplasty runs around $1,000. This is considerably less than the cost of a full rhinoplasty surgical procedure, which starts at $5,000.