Rhinoplasty, the surgical straightening and shaping of the nose, is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in Australia. Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be a modern alternative to formal surgery, providing results without some of the risks associated with surgery.
As you can see from the non-surgical rhinoplasty before and after photos below, non-surgical rhinoplasty can eliminate the bumps and variations that interfere with facial symmetry. It is potentially precise, and it relies on the same non-surgical products and technqiues that are time tested and proven effective at addressing other facial cosmetic issues. When used to perform a non-surgical rhinoplasty, these treatments add shape to the nose and can help address issues such as dorsal irregularities, tip ptosis (drooping) and deviation.
Even non-surgical procedures are not without potential risk and complication, and Dr Mooney uses a catheter technique and is always mindful of vascular anatomy of the nose.
BEFORE & AFTER
Post images are taken between 3 to 12 months
after procedure. Individual patient results may
vary, these pictures do not in any way guarantee
a specific outcome. Variations in genetics, diet and exercise can affect outcome. View DISCLAIMER
THE PROCEDURE
What to Expect from Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
Non-surgical rhinoplasty offers several potential advantages over a traditional rhinoplasty. For one, it’s a lot more affordable. It’s performed as an outpatient procedure without the need for general anaesthesia. There aren’t any hospital fees or long recovery periods. People who have considered having nose surgery for years but who didn’t want to undergo the surgical procedure have the option to achieve some of the benefits of rhinoplasty without surgery or a long recovery time. Non-surgical rhinoplasty is not considered permanent. The results can last up to two years. If you decide you want more or less, a second injectable rhinoplasty is an option down the road, or you may opt for formal surgery.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?
Although non-surgical rhinoplasty doesn’t decrease the size of your nose, it can be effective at reshaping the nose of patients with:
- Bumps
- Indentations
- Dents
- Hollowness
- Flat Nasal Bridges
- Asymmetric Noses
If your nose has a downward tip (tip ptosis), the surgeon may use non surgical rhinoplasty techniques to raise the tip. This procedure can be effective at correcting a broad range of mild to moderate imperfections. If you’ve been considering nose surgery but have concerns around formal surgery, non-surgical rhinoplasty might be the ideal solution for you. It is also often a potential treatment for patients who have minor concerns about their nose contour that bother them but which they don’t think warrant formal surgery. Non-surgical rhinoplasty might address multiple minor concerns you have about your nasal contour. There’s reduced bleeding, swelling, and risk of complications compared to formal rhinoplasty. The cost of a non-surgical rhinoplasty is less than that of a surgical procedure, and you can usually get back to work a day or two following your procedure.
During your consultation, Dr Mooney will go through all your options which will include doing nothing, trying medication for minor functional problems, non-surgical rhinoplasty, minor procedure options, or, finally, formal surgery.
Please contact our Patient Coordinator through our Online Inquiry Form or call 02 8897 0079 to book a consultation today.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
FAQ’S
Expect to spend about an hour with Dr William Mooney for a thorough rhinoplasty consultation. We always explore both non-surgical and formal rhinoplasty.
You will first be greeted by Dr Mooney’s receptionists, they will ask you to fill in a form with basic details.
One of Dr Mooney’s trained nurses will begin by taking high resolution images for subsequent digital images. The nurse will also provide a pre-consultation.
This is followed by a formal consultation with Dr William Mooney.
He will assess your full medical history and a medical examination is performed.
In particular, Dr Mooney will discuss any sinonasal problems or complaints and other associated problems with nasal dysfunction such as snoring or poor sense of smell and sinusitis.
Thorough examination ensues, Dr Mooney will perform a fibreoptic nasendoscopy examination and test nasal peak inspiratory flow to thoroughly assess your nasal function
We then move onto a cosmetic assessment, using our digital photography.
We use real time high resolution imagery in both 2D and 3D to plan a new nasal contour for you.
Dr William Mooney will then discuss operative planning, risks and complications.
We always have at least two consultations before the procedure. This cooling off period is essential as this is such an important life decision. It is a healthcare stipulation for young patients but we apply to all patients.
At our subsequent rhinoplasty consult we discuss the finer details of the pre-operative treatment; what to wear, eat, think and do as your operation approaches.
You will also revisit the digitally modified images and don’t move forward until the patient and doctor are fully appraised and happy with the plan.
Following your first rhinoplasty consultation, the wait period for non-surgical rhinoplasty is between two to four weeks.
No procedure is painless, however, non-surgical rhinoplasty is not a particularly painful procedure.
We have a wonderful component to the consultation, Dr Mooney will inject the nose with a saline solution, which is a safe way to show the patient what formal non-surgical rhinoplasty will be like.
It allows the patient to touch and feel their nose, look at it from multiple angles and take photos. The saline effect lasts about an hour.
Following the saline solution, the patient will have one of three options: do nothing, opt for formal rhinoplasty or move forward with non-surgical rhinoplasty.
The patient will return for a subsequent procedure day and takes up to 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty takes up to 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Sometimes bruising can ensue but it is fairly rare.
Patients will be able to return to work usually the next day following the procedure.
Yes, Dr Mooney performs the non-surgical rhinoplasty procedure in clinic.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty can be performed as standalone procedure or as an adjunct to formal surgery. Dr Mooney has been using this technique since the advent of these techniques in cosmetic use in 2002.
No procedure is without potential risks and complications. The greatest risk is a vascular occlusion. Dr Mooney is prepared for its occurrence and will treat appropriately. As an experienced surgeon he also has extensive knowledge of facial anatomy. He also uses a catheter technique to reduce the chance of this complication. The procedure also has the risks of pain, bleeding and infection, as well as disatisfaction with the results.
We only offer a semi-permanent treatment because this is potentially reversible and the semi-permanent products are more amenable to treatment in the advent of vascular occlusion.
Everybody metabolises the product at a different speed. Typically, we tell patients it lasts about a year. But things such as smoking, hyperthyroidism, heavy exercise and “high energy” individuals tend to metabolise it faster.
Everybody is different, we make this decision based on the volume to be filled and the skin type of the patient.
Typically, Dr Mooney will ask international patients to stay in Sydney for a some days following the non-surgical rhinoplasty procedure.
Typically, Dr Mooney will ask our interstate patients to stay in Sydney for a few days following this procedure.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty is a purely cosmetic procedure and cannot be claimed via Medicare or a Private Health Fund.
Results are immediate but minor swelling and bruising may remain for a few days.
We suggest avoiding exercise for a few days following non-surgical rhinoplasty.
No. The product we use is not permanent. As the treatment wears off, patients have the options of no further treatment, repeat treatment or formal surgery.
