Surgical vs Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

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Rhinoplasty is also known as a nose job and is one of our most popularly requested cosmetic surgery procedures at our Baker Street clinic. Patient satisfaction is very high with rhinoplasty surgery as the procedure can address not only appearance but also the functional aspects of the nose. Many patients come to us with a combination of a nose which they don’t like the shape of, coupled with breathing difficulties through the nose. Carrying out an aesthetic rhinoplasty and functional rhinoplasty effectively makes this a two-in-one procedure for many people who are unable to have treatment in the NHS.

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Previously, the options for those concerns consisted of either doing nothing about it due to a lack of effective treatment options or having traditional rhinoplasty surgery, which often involves the destructive removal of large amounts of cartilage to reduce the size of the nose, as opposed to the modern techniques of preserving the vital cartilage to reshape the nose more effectively and more gently. Of course, undergoing rhinoplasty surgery is not suitable for every patient, as there may be underlying chronic medical conditions that increase the risks of the procedure, or patients may not be able to take sufficient time off for the procedure and the required recovery period. In other cases, patients feel unwilling or unable to undergo an invasive surgical procedure as they may not be comfortable with the risks involved.

Fortunately, the number of non-invasive aesthetic procedures has increased significantly over the past few years. Thanks to advancements in dermal filler technology, doctors can now offer a less invasive method of enhancing the nose’s shape with non-surgical rhinoplasty, also known as ???liquid rhinoplasty’ or ???liquid nose job’.

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Our Baker Street Clinic is a dedicated, non-surgical clinic specialising in the treatment of a range of aesthetic concerns and skin conditions. Many patients can now undergo a non-surgical nose job during their lunch break, as the procedure takes no more than 30 to 40 minutes to perform, and the results are instantly visible. However, it is essential to bear in mind that there are several key differences between a non-surgical rhinoplasty and a surgical rhinoplasty, and we will cover them below.

What concerns can a nose job correct?

When deciding on whether to go for a non-surgical rhinoplasty or a surgical nose job, this question can often be the deciding factor. Rhinoplasty surgery is a highly versatile procedure carried out by some of the foremost rhinoplasty experts in London. The procedure can correct a wide range of abnormalities in nose size and shape compared with a nonsurgical rhinoplasty, which can only correct a smaller number of specific nose concerns.

For patients who fall into any of the categories above, rhinoplasty surgery is most likely to be the best option for you to help you achieve the look you want. Surgical techniques often involve either reducing the volume of the nose or HydraBack (Back Facial) reshaping it, and this can only be carried out through a surgical approach.