Non-surgical nose jobs – Nose fillers VS thread

Have you been wanting to get a higher nose bridge and sharper nose tip but are afraid of going under the knife? You’re not alone.

Some may be afraid of having to go under the knife, while some, may want a “sneak preview” of how they look with a higher nose bridge before getting rhinoplasty. And others, just want to enhance their nose without getting plastic surgery.

Whatever the reasons may be, there is nothing wrong with wanting to enhance your features to become more beautiful. And the two options to augment your nose non-surgically – nose fillers and nose threading.

But before you do so, here’s what you should know about these non-surgical alternatives to a nose job, their benefits and side effects, and which suits you best.

What are the non-surgical alternatives to getting a nose job?

The two most popular non-surgical alternatives to getting a nose job are:

1. Nose fillers
2. Nose threading

Both procedures can straighten and refine your nose bridge, and lift the tip of your nose. But that said, nose fillers remain as the most popular choice for a non-surgical nose jobs. And it is also the most preferred choice of most dermatologists. Read along to find out more and which procedure suits you best.

What are nose fillers?

Nose fillers are soft gel-like substances that are injected beneath your skin to add volume, and then sculpted to create a higher nose bridge and sharper nose tip. There are a few types of fillers available but the most popular type used is hyaluronic acid-based nose fillers (HA nose fillers).

Because HA fillers are readily accepted by our body, is naturally absorbed by our body, and can be dissolved easily if you want to get rid of it. In fact, hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by our bodies and can be found mostly in our skin.

What is nose threading?

Nose threading uses absorbable threads made of polydioxanone (PDO) that are 100% bio-compatible and absorbable by our bodies. Usually, 4~6 nose threads are inserted into your nose, allowing the threads to function like a nose implant.

Nose fillers VS nose threading

So which is better or safer? The truth is, both have their own benefits and side effects. In a way, they are useful in their own right.

That said however, most doctors are still choosing nose fillers over nose thread lift. Because of its lesser risks and it allows the doctor to precisely sculpt and shape your nose the way you want it to be.

And it is very important that you get a qualified and skillful dermatologist or doctor for these procedures because its results are very dependent on the doctor. Only with experienced and competent skills can then yield truly beautiful and natural results.

In unskilled and untrained hands, side effects are abound. And especially for nose threading, unlike nose fillers, threads are impossible to be removed non-surgically. So if they are any imperfections or overcorrections, you have to wait out until the threads bio-degraded naturally.

And oh, for pregnant or breastfeeding mums, stay away from both treatments. Also, be aware of your allergies and inform your doctor, if any.

When can I see results from nose fillers or nose thread lift?

Results from both procedures are instantaneous, though there might be a bit of swelling and/or bruising at the injected areas.

How long does results of nose fillers or nose threading last?

Depending on your lifestyle and body’s reaction to the nose fillers or nose threads, its longevity varies. They don’t last forever though, for sure. As a guide, you can expect them to last:

• Hyaluronic acid-based fillers: 1~2 years
• Nose thread lift: 6~9 months

But of course, with regular treatments, your results will last longer than expected each time.

How long does nose fillers or nose threading procedure take?

Both procedures typically take less than 30 mins to perform. Your dermatologist or aesthetic doctor will first apply numbing cream to the targeted areas so that it will be painless. In fact, most of the time is spent waiting for the numbing cream to take effect.

There may be a little bit of bruising and swelling at the injected areas, but don’t worry – it tends to go down in a few days. And you can immediately resume your daily activities after your filler injections.

What other non-surgical procedures complements nose fillers?

1. Botox

Botox can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, frown lines, laugh lines, and even contour your jaw line as well. Learn more about botox procedure, how it can make you look younger, its benefits and side effects.

Conclusion

Now that we have broken down the pros and cons of both non-surgical nose job options, you should have a rough idea of what each treatment can do for you. Nevertheless, do discuss the options with your doctor to find out which suits you best.

And most importantly, regardless of which, because the results of either procedures are very dependent on the dermatologist or doctor you choose, we must stress that you get a reliable and skillful doctor. In the hands of an incompetent doctor, you will not only not get the results you want, you might even end up with scarring and side effects. So, choose wisely!