Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

While non-surgical rhinoplasty is a highly effective treatment for various cosmetic concerns around the nose, it is not able to treat everything. There are some issues that only a Surgical Rhinoplasty is able to address. Your surgeon will discuss the different options with you during your consultation to make sure you are able to achieve your desired results.

Non Surgical Rhinoplasty is not a suitable procedure for: 

• Correcting breathing issues 
• Remedying a deviated septum 
• Dramatically reducing the size of the nose 
• Nose tip reduction 

A non-surgical rhinoplasty is a highly effective treatment to:

• Smooth bumps and uneven contours
• Improve nose profile
• Correct asymmetrical noses
• Straighten a hooked or crooked nose
• Add height and profile to a flat nose
• Correct nasal tip droops

The treatment can take between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Repeat visits can be shorter and take between 10 – 15 minutes.

Dermal Filler treatments in the UK are currently unregulated meaning any aesthetic practitioner can perform them. This has led to the proliferation of low quality 'high street' providers, and filler treatments even being made available in non-medical environments such as gyms.

At the Cadogan Clinic, we believe such practices are extremely risky and highly correlated with unsafe and poor aesthetic outcomes.

We only offer consultant-led filler treatments, performed by highly qualified plastic surgeons. This is particularly important when it comes to nose fillers given the importance of advanced techniques to deliver optimal aesthetic outcomes in the nose area.

Dermal filler treatments are generally not painful, although the amount of discomfort you experience may vary depending on the area.

Treatments around the lip and nose area are typically the most uncomfortable but this can still easily be tolerated with a topically applied anaesthetic cream.

There is typically no downtime at all.

There may be a slight mild redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, or itching which usually subsides after a few hours following treatment - most patients can return to work or to their regular activities immediately after receiving treatment, although we recommend 24hrs before doing any vigorous exercise.

Dermal fillers work instantly so you should start to see the results immediately. We typically recommend allowing a week or so before expecting to see the final results, in order to allow for any minor swelling or bruising to subside.

We specialise in the delivery of exceptionally precise treatments, and our consultants can control your outcome based on your stated personal preferences. Some patients prefer an extremely subtle change, whilst others may prefer something slightly more meaningful.

Either way, your results will look natural, as our specialists will use the natural contours of your face to deliver the very best outcomes. You will also retain a full array of facial expressions.

This will all be discussed comprehensively at your consultation.

The vast majority of fillers used in the UK are temporary and reabsorbed by the body over time.

We only use temporary dermal fillers at the Cadogan Clinic. Our Dermal Filler treatments are therefore not permanent. How long they last depend on things like the type of filler and where it's injected. They usually last between 6 and 18 months.

Dermal Fillers are extremely safe when delivered by a trained medical practitioner. Outcomes can be managed precisely by a technical practitioner, and results are also not permanent and can be rectified ('dissolved') if they are not to your satisfaction.

That said, whilst extremely rare when fillers are delivered in a medical environment by a medical professional, possible risks include:

• Asymmetry, or uneven result
• Allergic reaction
• Bruising, bleeding on injection site, swelling
• Damage to skin and possible scarring
• Lumps of filler under the skin
• Skin necrosis
• Infection

These risks will be fully discussed at your consultation.

Although there is no evidence that indicates dermal fillers are not safe during pregnancy, the Cadogan Clinic does not perform any injectable treatments on patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

During your consultation, you will discuss your expectations in detail with your trained medical consultant, so there really should not be any surprise when it comes to the results.

That said, if you are unhappy with the results you are free to revisit the Clinic to see if your concerns can be rectified by the addition of further dermal filler, or neutralised by administering a solution that dissolves the filler almost instantly, leaving no lasting damage or effect.

It is best to arrive at the clinic with your skin as best prepared for your dermal filler treatment as it can be. This would ideally include not drinking alcohol for 2-3 days prior to your appointment to lessen the risk of bleeding and bruising, as well as having had plenty of rest the night before your treatment to ensure you arrive feeling calm and relaxed.

It is also advised that you do not consume ibuprofen and aspirin for 1 week prior to your appointment as these can also thin your blood making bruising more likely.

Nose fillers will wear off after around 12 months, sometimes sooner. The fillers dissolve and are absorbed by the body. This is perfectly safe as the body already produces hyaluronic acid.

Your nose will return to its pretreatment state. However, you can prolong the result by having further non-surgical nose job procedures. At this stage, you may consider whether you want to look to surgical rhinoplasty for a permanent result.

We only use temporary nose fillers here at the Cadogan Clinic. These fillers contain naturally occurring hyaluronic acid which is absorbed by the body. Temporary fillers produce a natural-looking result, which can be reversed if necessary. 

If you are looking for a permanent result, then a surgical rhinoplasty may be the best option for you. A non-surgical rhinoplasty is a good way to see what result you could achieve from the surgical alternative. One of our expert surgeons will be able to advise you further.

A vial is a measurement of the injectable liquid administered during dermal filler treatment. Typically, treatment for nasolabial folds (nose to mouth lines) requires 1-2 vials, marionette lines require 1 vial, lips require 1 – 2 vials and cheeks require 2 vials.

The cost of your treatment will relate to the number of vials you require during treatment.

In the event that you are dissatisfied with the result of your non-surgical rhinoplasty, it can be reversed with hyalase injections. 

Hyalase is an enzyme found in the body. This naturally-occurring enzyme causes the breakdown of hyaluronic acid used in non-surgical rhinoplasty. 

This treatment takes just 10 minutes, the results can be seen almost immediately and you can expect to see the full result within 24 hours of administration. 

It is a safe procedure with no downtime. Occasionally there may be a small amount of bruising.

No. Filler injections cause very little pain and are only slightly uncomfortable. The procedure is very straightforward and will only take around 30 minutes.

In some instances, some topical local anaesthetic may be applied.

Yes, invasive and non-invasive rhinoplasty procedures are highly complementary in their aims and outcomes, and work well together as combination treatments.

We recommend you wait at least a year however to allow for the full results of your surgical rhinoplasty to be visible.

If there are any remaining minor imperfections at this point, a non-surgical rhinoplasty can be the optimal treatment to deliver your goals.

You will certainly want to take good care of your nose area after your non-surgical rhinoplasty treatment. Wearing glasses is generally fine, however.

Rhinoplasty surgery is generally a better option for those looking to make more significant changes to the size, shape and function of their nose.

We recommend you speak to your consultant about both options during your consultation.

A non surgical rhinoplasty costs from £800, although it does vary by consultant.

The results of your non surgical rhinoplasty should last anywhere between 6 and 12 months.