Plastic + Hand specializes in liquid rhinoplasty for patients.

This procedure can:

• Disguise a dorsal hump.
• Elevate a low nasal bridge (including for a “saddle nose.”) 
• Correct a drooping nasal tip.
• Fill in uneven areas (especially nose scars, including skin cancer excisions.)
• Help correct the appearance of a crooked nose from the frontal view.
• Improve the appearance of granulomatosis with polyangiitis or previous nasal trauma.

Can it help with breathing issues?

If you have an inherently poor supported nasal tip from a previous trauma or internal valve stenosis, injecting the top of the nose will temporarily give you a little bit of better breathing. It helps fill in and tighten the skin. 

This temporary relief will last a month or two, but it’s not meant to improve everything or act as a permanent fix.

There are instances where a liquid rhinoplasty may not be viable, including people who have any of the following:

• Previous surgical rhinoplasty where scar tissue may be tethering the skin down might not be improved completely with liquid rhinoplasty. 
• A scar that has left an indentation, as the filler might not be strong enough to push the scar tissue out. 
• Any concerns that involve the columella (the straight column between your two nostrils) or the nostrils themselves. It’s a tight space, hard to inject, and risky to attempt it. 
• A very large dorsal hump since excess filler can further distort its appearance. 

Liquid rhinoplasty effects will go away within 6-12 months, depending on the individual and the type of filler used. There is no limit on how many times you can have it. 

While it gradually goes away, studies show the body forms some collagen around the injection. In that sense, there is some permanent effect to it.

Even though it is not surgery, liquid rhinoplasty can have some potentially severe complications, including skin necrosis (injury to skin) and blindness is very rare but has been reported. 

Nose injections should only be performed by highly experienced injectors. These professionals also have hyaluronidase on hand to fix any immediate signs of a potential complication.
Our Plastic + Hand team has the most qualified liquid rhinoplasty experts in Maine. Our plastic surgeons have the depth of experience and skills necessary to utilize the right injectable safely and successfully, giving you the results you’ll love.

Liquid rhinoplasty is for cosmetic goals, but it does not fix anything functionally with the nose long-term. Surgical rhinoplasty will improve breathing. 

While patients typically come into the office (often by referral) due to breathing problems caused by a fractured nose or previous nasal injury, many patients come in with cosmetic concerns.

The nose is one of the structures of the body where its function truly follows its form. Many patients are surprised that cosmetic work goes hand-in-hand with airway work, but it’s necessary to ensure breathing function remains adequate in any nose surgery.

But how do you know if nonsurgical or surgical rhinoplasty is right for you?

Let’s look at your nose, discuss your goals, and see how your nose works functionally. We can see if fillers will help or discuss the surgical options that may address your concerns.

Even if you’re only interested in liquid rhinoplasty, see a plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty. Many patients might not know what nose procedure can achieve the appearance they want or the functionality they need. 

We can help point you in the right direction.