Liquid Nose Jobs – Rhinoplasty

26 Apr Liquid Nose Jobs – Rhinoplasty

Have you heard about “liquid nose jobs?” Yes they are a real cosmetic procedure and they are becoming more and more popular as more people hear about them.
I think the increase in popularity is primarily from people watching the treatments, and seeing the results, online. Especially on platforms like Instagram. We get a couple of enquiries about this treatment every week.

The medical term for the “nose job” procedure is a “rhinoplasty.” A “liquid” nose job refers to the fact that special purified liquid gels, in syringes (called dermal fillers), can be injected directly into the nose. These fillers then alter the appearance of the nose to meet your cosmetic goals.

Performing a non-surgical rhinoplasty is not a simple procedure. In order to perform it successfully and see the desired results, years of experience and training are required. Practitioners will need to have the skills needed to determine the correct injection points, have the right injection techniques and be able to recognise the right dermal filler products to suit the needs of each individual. This procedure is much more complicated than simply contour an aesthetically pleasing shape, because the practitioner has to also be aware of all of the complex anatomical features of the nose (particularly the blood vessel locations) that are hidden under the skin.

The most popular reasons for liquid nose jobs are as follows.

— To disguise a “hump” on the back of the nose
— To lift a dropped nose tip
— To lift a flat nose bridge

With the liquid nose job procedure, it is not possible to make big noses small. You can, however, successfully alter the contours of the nose by evening out bumps or disguising hooks.

Most non-surgical rhinoplasties performed at our clinic will result in minimal downtime. Although a little soreness afterwards is normal, most clients can expect to attend normal work and social commitments immediately after the procedure.

Sometimes a “touch up” is performed within a few weeks in order to get the optimal results. In order to preserve the best possible result, our non-surgical rhinoplasty patients will need to avoid strong pressure to the nose for several weeks following the treatment. Some of the initial result seen may soften or “settle” during that time period.

The liquid rhinoplasty is not a permanent treatment solution. Patients can expect to see gradual changes over time, until the results fade away between one and two years.

Most of our clients who have undergone the procedure are impressed by how easy the procedure is, so when the results fade, they will typically return to our office to get the same treatment performed again. The results from the second and subsequent treatments are likely to last longer. This is due to building on the remaining results of the previous treatment(s).

There are special considerations for any cosmetic injection. All dermal filler injections can only be performed by a registered nurse or medical doctor experienced with these treatment types, after an assessment and prescription from a medical doctor.

There are important anatomical considerations that are unique to the nose that make the liquid nose job more complex, and potentially more risky, than other types of dermal filler injections.

Non-surgical rhinoplasties should only be performed by the most experienced of cosmetic practitioners in a dedicated clinic. Any practitioner performing this type of treatment must have specific experience in diagnosing and managing complications of the procedure before they should consider performing this treatment.

There have been reports of serious complications, including partial blindness after “liquid nose jobs.”

Along with most of my fellow members of the Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM), we are very concerned at the manner in which these treatments are being advertised by some participants in the industry.

By only emphasising the results and the price, and not discussing the risks, many clients end up getting these treatments done by inexperienced practitioners. They are not given a proper explanation of the risks involved and are not offered the necessary after care that will maximise the success of the procedure.