Procedure and Recovery

Before receiving a liquid rhinoplasty, patients are usually anesthetized with a topical anesthetic (cream). In some cases, a local anesthetic is used, but this is more rare, as the lidocaine can obstruct the area of the nose being injected. During the procedure, our doctors inject fillers into the target areas on a patient’s nose, most often into the subcutaneous tissues. Our physicians skillfully place the fillers in order to achieve the patient’s desired results. This process usually takes less than 45 minutes. Because it is a non-invasive procedure, bruising and swelling is very minimal and results can be seen immediately. Patients can typically return to normal activity right away.

Candidacy

This procedure is a popular alternative to cosmetic surgery, especially for patients who want minimal enhancement, or want to test out their facial updates before committing to them long term. The best candidates for liquid rhinoplasty are patients who could benefit from or have experienced the following:

• The augmentation of a flat nasal bridge
• The added projection of the nasal tip
• Correction of retracted columella
• Small reduction of nostril size
• The perceptual diminution of a nasal hump
• Filling a nasal sidewall depression
• Enhancing a retracted anterior nasal spine
• The enhancement of a retracted maxilla lateral to the pyriform (pear-shaped) aperture to displace the anterior plane
• The elevation of a saddle nose deformity caused by a failed primary rhinoplasty
• Traumatic injury

Quality Patient Care

Our surgeons along with the supporting staff at the practice provides full support and care for patients right from their initial consultation stage through recovery.

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