The desire to be attractive in the eyes of the people around is natural for every person. The shape of the nose worries many, but the fear of the operation, the cost of surgery and a number of other reasons explain the persistence of tacit dissatisfaction and the lack of active action. At the same time, only some patients are aware of the possibility of correcting the contours of the face and, in particular, the nose using injection techniques. They allow you to eliminate small defects that are not a sufficient basis for surgical intervention, to correct some types of aesthetic disorders, which are expressed in the curvature of the nose line. Is it safe to straighten the nose without surgery and who can use this technique?
Correction technique
Modern cosmetology offers many methods aimed at correcting the appearance. Injection rhinoplasty (nasal filling, contouring) has become very popular among patients of various age groups. Why is filling attractive? There are several reasons:
- No need for tissue dissection.
The patient does not need to be afraid of the operation, its consequences, to think about the likelihood of complications of anesthesia.
- Fast recovery.
After any type of surgical correction, rehabilitation is necessary (even if it is short-term), and before the start of the intervention, a long-term examination is required. Contour plastic has contraindications, but there are much fewer of them than in the case of surgical plastic.
- Possibility of additional correction.
In many cases, the identified shortcomings can be corrected in time without a new course of contour plastics. For this, special preparations are used that break down already introduced fillers.
The effect of contouring must be maintained with repeated procedures.
The alignment of the nose without surgery is maintained for a certain period of time - from several months to 2 years. It depends on the type of filler, the technique of performing the procedure, and the correction zone. To maintain a satisfactory result, filling has to be repeated periodically.
If the nose is crooked
Asymmetrical contours of the nasal area are a common problem with which patients turn to both surgeons and cosmetologists. Curvature not only significantly changes the appearance, but also affects the physiological functions of the nose. Complaints of shortness of breath, chronic runny nose, dizziness, constant fatigue may occur. How to fix a crooked nose without surgery and is it possible?
With the help of injection plastics, you can achieve:
- a more accurate and even shape of the nose;
- alignment of the nasal dorsum;
- elimination of the "hump" in the nose.
What not to expect from a non-surgical rhinoplasty:
- Significant changes in the shape of the nose.
- Actual changes in the size of the nose.
- Elimination of symptoms associated with curvature of the nasal septum.
Filling is a variant of the so-called “point” correction. It is convenient when it is necessary to "shade" a flaw, to complement the outlines of the nasal region. It is sometimes recommended as an adjunct after surgical rhinoplasty. In this case, it is worth using filling only with a moderate degree of curvature.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty changes the shape and size of the nose only visually.
The effect is achieved when filling the previously marked areas with fillers, in which the substance is distributed and gives the corrected area the desired shape. If the drug "spreads", goes beyond the boundaries of the correction zone (which should not happen if the procedure is carried out correctly), the contours of the nose are deformed again. The best effect is achieved when using small amounts of fillers. In addition, the drugs do not affect the position of the nasal septum in any way, they cannot improve breathing. Therefore, if not only an aesthetic, but also a therapeutic effect is required, surgical intervention is more preferable.
Nuances of the procedure
Filling acts as a non-surgical method of correction, however, it is an independent cosmetic procedure that must be carried out in suitable conditions by a trained specialist. Although cases of infection of the introduced material are extremely rare, they still must not be forgotten. During the correction, all rules of asepsis and infectious safety should be observed.
Sometimes you can come across the opinion that filling is absolutely safe. However, there is a risk of complications, which may be caused by too many, excessively superficial or, conversely, deep injection of the drug, violation of the integrity of the needle and other factors. Some of them can be foreseen, some - for example, an allergic reaction - not. Correction material is a foreign body, therefore, the possibility of inflammation cannot be ruled out.
The area of influence for nasal filling is the dorsum and lateral surfaces of the nose. At the same time, there are zones that it is better not to touch when performing correction. The introduction of filler preparations into the tip and wings of the nose is considered risky, which limits the range of possibilities for correcting the curvature.
Contraindications to filling can be divided as absolute and relative. In the first case, the patient is not recommended to resort to the procedure at all, in the second, he should wait until the doctor considers it possible to carry out the correction. The first group includes:
- scleroderma;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- leukemia;
- lymphogranulomatosis;
- neoplasms of various localization;
- allergy to the drug.
Among the relative contraindications are:
- Infectious diseases in the acute phase. This is flu and other acute respiratory viral infections, herpes infection. In the case of herpes, it does not matter if the rash is localized in the area of the nasolabial triangle or in another area.
- A rash of a different nature in the area of the nose.
- Exacerbation of chronic non-infectious pathology.
- Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation.
During menstruation, sensitivity to pain increases, and there is a high likelihood of hematoma formation.
Women who want to know how to straighten their nose without surgery should remember that the best time to inject is the first phase of the menstrual cycle. A hematoma, that is, an accumulation of blood in a limited cavity, can appear in different cases, but during menstruation it is characterized by a significant volume.
Filling technique, choice of drugs
How to straighten your nose without surgery? Anamnesis is collected, an objective examination is carried out in order to obtain information regarding contraindications to filling. If they are not identified, the patient agrees with the doctor on the date of the procedure. The administration of the drug is accompanied by painful sensations, since the filler pushes the tissues apart. To prevent the patient from experiencing pain, various anesthetics are used (Lidocaine, Tetracaine). The doctor selects the type of needle in advance - preference is given to the thinnest one, but allowing the correct insertion of the filler.
There are several ways to inject fillers:
- micro-droplet technique;
- technique of "threads";
- technique "mesh".
Microdroplet technique, or multipuncture, involves point injections of microdoses of fillers. This avoids the formation of granulomas when using certain types of drugs. "Threads" make it possible to form thin and even strips of the injected material, to create a clear outline of the correction area.With the introduction of the "grid" method, many injections are made in different areas - so the drug is distributed evenly. The doctor chooses the technique of injection plastic depending on which drug is used and what effect is required to be achieved.
Stabilized hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic fillers are the most common. They persist in tissues from 4 to 18 months, and are often used to complete correction after surgical rhinoplasty. With their help, it is possible to achieve the correction of minor defects of the nasal dorsum. However, hyaluronic acid preparations cannot be administered superficially (irregularities are formed, bluish discoloration of the skin appears) and in large volumes. An excessive amount of filler contributes to the formation of tuberosities, secondary deformations.
Gels containing calcium hydroxyapatite
For filling, synthetic analogs of calcium hydroxyapatite in the form of a gel are used. They do not provoke immune reactions, and the effect lasts from 10 to 12 months. To avoid the formation of irregularities, it is necessary to inject the gel to a sufficient depth, to model the shape of the nose after correction. In some cases, it is required to apply a special bus, which will help to form the desired contours.
Unlike hyaluronic fillers, hydroxyapatite gels are not prone to swelling when in tissue.
Injection rhinoplasty is one of the simplest solutions when you need to make minor changes to the shape of the nasal area. However, this procedure cannot serve as a full-fledged alternative to surgery. Before proceeding with the correction, it is necessary to consult with a cosmetologist or plastic surgeon.
