Many have heard of classic surgical intervention, but non-surgical rhinoplasty is a relatively new technique in medicine and it is natural that 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 have complexes around damage to the nose, but are not ready for surgery.
What is it and how is it done?
Non-surgical correction of defects consists in the installation of special fillers or threads, which correct the shape of the nose and give symmetry.
This method is suitable for those who have minor defects that are not accompanied by breathing problems and curvature of the septum or nasal bone.
We cannot call this method a full-fledged alternative to surgical intervention (with the exception of laser rhinoplasty), because some shortcomings can only be corrected with classical rhinoplasty.
The differences between non-surgical and classical rhinoplasty are as follows:
- simplicity in performance, there is no long and painful period of rehabilitation (we described how rehabilitation with conventional rhinoplasty takes place here);
- execution speed;
- affordable cost;
- short duration of effect;
- failure to solve serious problems.
It should be noted that this procedurecan be performed whenever the effect is weakened.
Types of plastic without surgery
Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be of several types. How each of them will be done and how long the result lasts will be described in detail below.
Injection
Nose plastic with filler - drugs for injections, which are used as fillers to correct defects caused by lack of tissue.The procedure does not cause side effects,does not cause swelling and dissolves itself within 1. 5 years.
The nasal area is treated with an antiseptic and then a 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- body fat.
Injectable rhinoplasty is also considered the use of hormonal drugs. This procedure requires the utmost care and accuracy, because if the correct dose is not followed, the situation can get worse.The effect after the procedure is quite long,but complications such as tissue atrophy can occur.
Laser
In this case, instead of a scalpel for nose plastic surgery, a laser is used, so the incisions are softer and the bleeding is removed due to the cauterization of the vessels.
The surgical approach to laser surgery is not much different from classic 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 properly performed laser rhinoplasty, the result is maintained for a long time.
Themes
Many plastic surgeons do not consider this type of rhinoplasty effective, so it is not common. Threads are most commonly used to correct the shape of the tip or wing of the nose (read here the techniques of conventional rhinoplasty of the wing of the nose, its tip and other parts). The specialist makes small holes where the threads are inserted. Leather and fabrics are fixed in position with artificial material. The effect lasts a long time.
Langete
Langette is a special device that looks like a plastic clothes peg. 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 flaws:
- restore the symmetry of the nose;
- correct the small hump;
- for lifting the tip of the nose (you will learn how to solve problems with the tip of the nose using classic rhinoplasty from a special material);
- reduce the wing width.
Before and after photos
Next, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with photos of patients before and after nose plastic surgery, which was done without surgery.
Readings
Injectable rhinoplasty is performed in the following cases:
- hump on the back of the nose;
- flat top of back;
- nasal asymmetry;
- abysses and valleys;
- hanging tip of nose;
- acute nasal angles;
- need for correction after surgical rhinoplasty.
Indications for laser rhinoplasty are:
- change in nose length;
- nasal bridge too wide;
- unaesthetic nasal back;
- wide or narrow top;
- nostrils too wide or too narrow;
- wing correction.
There are functional indications for this procedure:
- nasal injury with fracture of bone or cartilage;
- congenital curvature of the nasal dorsum, which makes it difficult to pass air;
- cartilage base defect.
Contraindications
A series of contraindications:
- presence of oncological disease;
- predisposition for allergic reactions - possible allergy to fillers injected under the skin;
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- early childhood - cartilage tissue in children is not fully formed, and premature correction may lead to worsening of the situation in the future;
- is not recommended during menstruation.
Why is this technique dangerous?
Despite the fact that non-surgical rhinoplasty has a very low effect on the condition of the body as a whole, it can lead to side effects:
- Improper insertion of filler under the skin can cause helium buildup to shift to the side over time, and the resulting shape will change.
- There is a risk of infection and contagion.
- Swelling and bruising appear immediately after the procedure, but these consequences in most cases go away without treatment within a few days.
- It is impossible to change the shape of the nose immediately after a failed procedure, because the drugs used are persistent, and their cleavage begins only after a few months.
Other complications include:
- soreness;
- redness of the skin;
- embolic changes in vessels;
- fibrotic changes at the injection site;
- allergies;
- whitish clumps in adjacent injection zones.
Complications can be short-term or long-term. If there is a permanent deterioration in appearance or well-being, consult a specialist.
Most often, various types 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 must responsibly approach the choice of clinic and doctor who will lead the procedure, and, if necessary, properly prepare for the procedure. In addition, it is necessary to inform the doctor in advance about existing diseases, including chronic ones, because the choice of method will depend on it.
Here we discussed the consequences that patients can expect after classic rhinoplasty and how they can avoid them.
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 disappear. Tissue swelling can remain for up to 5 days, and in order to reduce it faster, it is recommended to put ice packs on the place of exposure in the first hours after the procedure - this will prevent the spread of edema.
Summary table
| Retinoplasty type | Pros | MinusConsx/ zxtr> |
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| Laser |
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| Langette |
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Dissatisfaction with one's appearance often becomes the cause of human complexes, the development of depression and psychosis. But sometimes it is enough to just pull the tip of the nose a little, so that life shines with bright colors and self-confidence appears.
But not all people, even very dissatisfied with their appearance, can afford classic rhinoplasty - some are afraid of 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 surgery, can easily deal with some shortcomings.