What is the difference between surgical and non surgical rhinoplasty?

What Is the Difference Between Surgical and Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

We offer both surgical and non-surgical Rhinoplasty (nose jobs) at Cadogan Clinic. 

A non-surgical rhinoplasty is a non-invasive alternative to traditional Rhinoplasty, involving injectable fillers altering and shaping a person's nose without surgery. 

This is a highly effective option for anyone who is concerned with the shape of their nose rather than the size. This procedure is great for correcting several nose issues, including smoothing bumps, straightening hooked or crooked noses and correcting nasal tip droops. The results are immediate and will last for up to a year. 

Rhinoplasty surgery is generally a better option for those looking to make more significant, and permanent, changes to the size, shape and function of their nose. While this procedure is usually carried out for cosmetic reasons, a nose job can also help correct breathing issues and help alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring. The procedure also helps to correct noses that have been damaged through sports, accident or injury. 

Rhinoplasty surgery usually takes between one and three hours, but it takes just 15-30 minutes to carry out a non-surgical nose job. Naturally the surgical option has a longer downtime, with a full recovery taking between 6 and 8 weeks. With a non-surgical rhinoplasty, a patient will be able to return to work and their daily routine straightaway, although it is normal to experience some swelling and bruising for a few days following the procedure. Your surgeon will discuss a variety of nose job types with you to help you make a final decision. 

Book an appointment with our expert surgeons here at the Cadogan Clinic to discuss the options available to you. 

What Are the Different Types of Nose Surgery?

Surgical Rhinoplasty vs Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty: How to Choose the Best Option for You

With so many different options available for nose surgery, it can be difficult to decide exactly which procedure you want to discuss with your surgeon. Fortunately, they will discuss your concerns with you and explain which the best options are to achieve your desired results. 

A surgical nose job is the best option if you are looking for permanent changes to the size and shape of your nose. Depending on your requirements, your surgeon can make your nose smaller (nose reduction), make your nose larger (nose augmentation) change the shape of your nose (including the nostrils) or change the angle between the nose and top lip. 

If the appearance of your nose is causing you mental distress or having a major impact on your self-confidence, then a surgical rhinoplasty could help. 

From a health point of view, if you are looking to correct any breathing issues then a surgical nose job is your only option. To view a selection of surgical nose job before and afters click here. 

On the other hand, if your concerns are purely about the appearance of your nose and you are happy with more subtle results, non-surgical rhinoplasty may be the right option for you. It is worth remembering that the non-surgical rhinoplasty is not permanent, and you will need to have follow-up sessions with your surgeon every 6-12 months to maintain the results. The non-surgical rhinoplasty is also a good option to consider if you don’t want to undergo a 6–8-week recovery period as you will need to with a surgical rhinoplasty. 

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If you are interested in Surgical or Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty, please get in touch with our patient advisors who will organise a consultation with the right consultant to address your concerns.