Rhinoplasty | Kyle Song MD - Irvine Plastic Surgery

If the appearance of your nose has always bothered you, then it’s likely you’ve considered undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure – otherwise known as a nose job. During this procedure, a plastic surgeon can reshape and modify the nose to create more balanced proportions with your facial features, or to correct any irregular shaping.

While a rhinoplasty procedure does have a high satisfaction rate, there are many clients out there who may be cautious about going under the knife. These patients might not like the idea of taking time off for recovery, or the thought of undergoing anesthesia. For these people, a non-surgical nose job might be the best solution.

What’s a Non-Surgical Nose Job?

A non –surgical nose job is exactly what it sounds like – a nose job that doesn’t require anesthesia, incisions, or extensive recovery time. Instead, a plastic surgeon uses hyaluronic acid fillers – such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Radiesse – to subtly shape and correct the nose. Since hyaluronic acid creates volume, an experienced plastic surgeon can use this effect to create a much more balanced and natural-looking nose.

For many patients, one of the biggest benefits to the non-surgical nose job is that it can be much less expensive than the traditional rhinoplasty procedure.

How Long Do Results Last?

It’s worth nothing that results aren’t permanent, unlike those you’d get with a traditional rhinoplasty. The effects from hyaluronic acid fillers last between 12 to 24 months depending on the specific product injected; therefore, you’ll need to make regular appointments with your plastic surgeon to maintain the new look and shape of your nose.

Ultimately, the choice between a rhinoplasty and non-surgical nose job can be a personal one. For patients who don’t want to go through surgery, the non-surgical nose job can present an ideal solution. Patients who don’t want to go through regular touch-ups will find a rhinoplasty procedure to be the best option.

Find Your New Nose at Song Plastic Surgery

No matter which option you prefer, you’ll find both at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California. Owned and operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song, Song Plastic Surgery offers both options for patients interested in achieving a more balanced and beautiful nose.

Schedule your consultation at Song Plastic Surgery today. (949) 701-4454

The nose is often named as the number one feature that people would most like to change about their faces. This isn’t surprising, considering that rhinoplasty continues to be one of the most popular surgical procedures to date. Rhinoplasty – or more commonly referred to as “the nose job” – is a procedure that corrects and reshapes the nose to produce a more aesthetically pleasing shape.

If you’ve considered undergoing a rhinoplasty procedure, it’s important to assess your viability as a candidate. At Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California (also serving the greater Orange County area), Dr. Kyle Song uses the following assessment to determine if a patient is a good candidate for rhinoplasty:

Do you have a bump along the bridge of your nose? This is perhaps the most common complaint that leads to rhinoplasty. Dr. Song can shave off or modify the bump so that it’s less prominent. Dr. Song can also modify a drooping tip, which often occurs with a bumpy nose.

Are you embarrassed by how wide your nose is in general? If you have an overly wide bridge or have a thick nasal tip, Dr. Song can help shape the nose so that it’s not as wide and prominent.

Are you distracted by the upper bridge of your nose? Does it seem too flat, or underdeveloped? Dr. Song can reshape this area to make the nose more seamless and shapely.

Do you have a bulbous tip? Many people are happy with the overall shape of their nose, but they have a bulbous tip that’s highly distracting. Dr. Song can shave off the tip and refine it so that it fits in with the rest of the nose’s shape.

Do you have a hard time breathing through your nose? Genetic traits or nasal abnormalities can make it difficult for you to breathe through your nose, which can also cause embarrassment about its appearance. If this is the case, Dr. Song can perform a septorhinoplasty to correct your nasal passages and reshape the nose.

To learn more about your candidacy for rhinoplasty and other surgical procedures, schedule a consultation with Dr. Song at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California (also serving the greater Orange County areas). (949) 701-4454

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