Rhinoplasty is intimidating. We understand that. Even the simplest rhinoplasty procedure will involve cutting into the nose and making sometimes radical adjustments. Those who have researched rhinoplasty online and come up with pictures of the procedure can sometimes be rendered quite shy when it comes to the procedure.
It’s because of this that there’s a growing interest in “nose fillers”. But are these actually a replacement for rhinoplasty? When should you use one or the other? We’ll help clear up these questions here.
What is a nose filler?
Regular rhinoplasty involves surgery to alter the structure of your nose by adjusting or removing bone or cartilage within the nose. The result of this alteration is a change in the shape – i.e., a new nose. The reasons for getting a new nose are myriad. It could be because of aesthetic reasons, but just as commonly, could be out of a need for easier breathing.
A rhinoplasty can provide a ton of different changes, including decreasing the size of the nose, returning symmetry, removing bumps or hooks, changing the nostrils or changing the angle.
A nose filler, on the other hand, is a non-surgical procedure. So if you hear of “nose filler surgery”, you’ll now know this isn’t quite right! It uses an intractable filler (which type depends on the clinic in question) to provide temporary alteration to the shape of the nose. This adds volume to the overall appearance of the nose. This can be used to temporarily mask certain features of the nose, such as smoothing bumps, straightening hooked noses or masking drooping nasal tips.
Rhinoplasty vs nose filler
There are plenty of benefits to getting a filler nose job. As a nonsurgical procedure, it’s generally more convenient than organizing a full rhinoplasty, which will require anesthesia and a certain period of recovery. A nasal filler, however, can be administered in a relatively short session, normally under an hour. While the prices of nasal fillers and rhinoplasties can both vary depending on the specific operation, it’s generally a good bet that nasal fillers are going to cost significantly less. A filler nose job is much less likely to have any unintended side effects, either from a botched nose job or reaction to anesthesia.
However, nose fillers have their limitations. As mentioned before, they’re non permanent, and will eventually lose their effectiveness, requiring a re application if you want the effect. This means that while cheaper in the short term, their cost can start to build up over time. There’s also the fact that nose fillers are inherently limited. They might be able to mask a bump on your bridge, but there’s nothing they could do to fix a broken nose, or any other serious medical issue.
Rhinoplasty vs nose filler
The verdict is a resounding, if perhaps unsatisfying “it depends”. You can look at it through this lens. Nose fillers are a non-permanent, but much cheaper and more convenient alternative to rhinoplasties, not an out-and-out replacement. The two cosmetic options should be seen as different tools for different requirements. A medical issue with your nose, or a significant disfigurement, can’t be resolved by a little nasal filler.
At the same time, the two can be viewed as complementary. Nose fillers can be a good way to “test the waters” when it comes to making certain adjustments to the shape of your nose. For example, you could see what you might look like with a more soothed out bridge, before deciding to get permanent rhinoplasty to remove the bump. In this way, nose fillers can serve as a “trial run” for new nose features.
If you’re looking for more information about rhinoplasty in Toronto or Newmarket, then don’t hesitate! Contact us today – we’re happy to answer any questions.