Many have heard of classical surgery, but non-surgical rhinoplasty is a relatively new technique in medicine and of course there are many questions about it. This article will tell you about the nuances of conducting and rehabilitating non-surgical rhinoplasty. It will be especially useful for those who experience complexes on nasal imperfections 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 defects that are not accompanied by respiratory problems and deviated 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 only be corrected by classical rhinoplasty.
The differences between non-surgical and classical rhinoplasty are as follows:
- simplicity of execution, there is no long and painful rehabilitation period (we have described here how rehabilitation with conventional rhinoplasty takes place);
- execution speed;
- affordable cost;
- short duration of effect;
- failure to resolve serious problems.
It should be noted that thisprocedure can be performed whenever the effect is weakened.
Types of plastic without surgery
Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be of different types. How each of them is made and how long the result lasts will be described in detail below.
Injection
Nasal plastics with fillers - injection drugs used as fillers to correct defects caused by lack of tissue.The procedure causes no side effects,does not cause swelling and dissolves on its own within 1. 5 years.
The nasal area is treated with an antiseptic and then the 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 adipose tissue of the body.
Injectable rhinoplasty is also considered the administration of hormonal drugs. This procedure requires the utmost care and precision, 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 can occur.
Laser
In this case, instead of a scalpel for plastic surgery, a laser is used, so the incisions are more delicate and the bleeding is eliminated due to cauterization of the vessels.
The surgical approach to laser surgery is not very 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 narrow specialists. With a correctly performed laser rhinoplasty, the result is maintained for a long time.
Thread
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 here the techniques for performing conventional rhinoplasty of the wings of the nose, its tip and other parts). The specialist makes small punctures where the threads are inserted. Leather and fabrics are fixed in place with artificial material. The effect lasts a long time.
Langette
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 small flaws:
- returns symmetry to the nose;
- straightens 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);
- decreases 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 plastic of the nose, which was performed without surgery.
Readings
Injectable rhinoplasty is performed in the following cases:
- hump on the back of the nose;
- flat bottom;
- nasal asymmetry;
- troughs and troughs;
- drooping nose tip;
- acute angles of the nose;
- need for correction after surgical rhinoplasty.
The indications for laser rhinoplasty are:
- by changing the length of the nose;
- nasal bridge too wide;
- unsightly nasal spine;
- wide or narrow tip;
- the nostrils are too wide or too narrow;
- correction of the wings.
There are functional indications for this procedure:
- nasal injury with bone or cartilage fracture;
- congenital curvature of the bridge of the nose, which obstructs the passage of air;
- defect at the base of the cartilage.
Contraindications
A series of contraindications:
- presence of oncological disease;
- predisposition to 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 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 can cause the helium lumps to shift sideways 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 in most cases these consequences disappear without treatment within a couple of days.
- It is impossible to change the shape of the nose immediately after an unsuccessful procedure, since the administered drugs are persistent and their cleavage 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 clusters in adjacent injection sites.
Complications can be short or long term, if there is a persistent deterioration in appearance or well-being, you should consult a specialist.
Most often, various types of complications occur after non-surgical rhinoplasty when the procedure is performed by a poorly qualified doctor or in unskilled salons.
To protect yourself from such inactive phenomena, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to choosing a clinic and a doctor who will direct the procedure, as well as, if necessary, to properly prepare for the procedure. In addition, it is necessary to inform the doctor in advance about existing diseases, including chronic ones, since the choice of technique will depend on this.
We talked about what consequences can be expected for patients after classical rhinoplasty and how they can be avoided here.
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 bruises to go away. Tissue swelling can remain up to 5 days, and to reduce it faster, it is recommended to apply ice packs to the exposure site in the first hours after the procedure - this will prevent the spread of edema.
Summary table
| Type of retinoplasty | Pro | ConsCons| Fillers |
Hormonal injections |
Laser |
Thread |
Langette |
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Dissatisfaction with one's appearance often becomes the cause of a person's complexes, the development of depression and psychosis. But sometimes it is enough to raise 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 classical 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 may not be a full-fledged alternative to surgical intervention, can easily cope with some drawbacks.