Non-surgical rhinoplasty, also known as liquid rhinoplasty or filler rhinoplasty, has gained popularity as a less invasive alternative to traditional surgical rhinoplasty . However, while the promise of quick results and minimal downtime is appealing, there are significant limitations and potential drawbacks to this approach. Here’s a closer look at why non-surgical rhinoplasty might not deliver the desired outcomes.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Butsaya/Shutterstock The Pitfalls of Using Fillers in Rhinoplasty Creating Illusions: The Issue with Dorsal Humps One of the primary uses of fillers in non-surgical rhinoplasty is to camouflage a dorsal hump. The logic behind this technique is to create a smoother profile by adding filler above and below the hump. However, this approach is fundamentally flawed.
Instead of removing the hump, it merely adds volume, effectively creating two new humps—one above and one below the original. This can result in a nose that appears even larger and more pronounced than before, which is generally not the desired outcome for most patients. Volume Addition vs.
Volume Reduction Most individuals seeking rhinoplasty aim for a smaller, more refined nose. Fillers, by their very nature, add volume. While this can be beneficial for areas like the lips or lower eyelids, it is typically undesirable for the nose.
Adding volume to an already prominent feature often exacerbates the issue rather than correcting it. Thus, the theory of using fillers to mask im.