Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
The importance of a well-balanced nose cannot be overemphasized. As one of the most prominent features of the face, the nose is essential for facial harmony and, for many people, a positive self-image. For men and women frustrated by the appearance of their nose, dramatic improvement can often be accomplished with nose surgery (rhinoplasty); however, San Francisco facial plastic surgeon Dr. David Mabrie has discovered that dermafillers can achieve attractive results for certain patients.
The Surgeon For You
Dr. David Mabrie offers:
- Double board certification
- Excellent training & experience
- Specialization in the face and neck
How Can Dermafillers Help?
Fillers such as RADIESSE®, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel and Restylane® are FDA-approved for the treatment of nasolabial folds ("smile lines" or "parentheses"). Use of dermafillers for other improvements is performed at the doctor's discretion, but has become widespread with uses such as scar revision, lip augmentation, filling dark circles, and more. For a better understanding of how they work, you can read more about facial dermafillers.
When performed by a highly qualified, board-certified facial plastic surgeon such as Dr. Mabrie, contouring the nose through the use of dermafillers can be an excellent option for some patients. Possible applications include:
- Building the bridge (augmenting the dorsum).
- Refining the results of nose surgery (filling in small defects).
- Correcting asymmetry and concavities.
- Tip enhancement (adding dimension or improving the shape of a flat tip).
- Smoothing or straightening the nasal hump.
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Augmenting the DorsumThis San Francisco woman was interested in improving her nasal profile. She lacked definition in her nasal dorsum (nasal bridge) which Dr. Mabrie was able to augment, using 1 syringe of Radiesse. Her profile has been improved significantly, and she now has a long, sleek profile which flows smoothly from the top to the bottom of her nose.
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 After Restylane placed above and below hump |
Reducing the DorsumThis young woman was interested in minor refinement of her profile. She felt her nasal hump was too prominent, causing her features to appear too severe. She wanted to soften them slightly, but was very adamant to avoid changing her personal look. Dr. Mabrie was able to treat her with 1 syringe of Radiesse, instantly smoothing her profile and softening her features.
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 After Restylane |
Tip EnhancementThis patient felt nose was a little short and tip a little flat. Dr. Mabrie used Restylane to build her dorsum and add tip definition without surgery. You can see in the after photo how augmenting the bridge makes the nose longer and more elegant.
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 After Juvederm |
Correcting Asymmetry and ConcavitiesDue to a childhood injury, the patient's nose had an irregular contour that was particularly prominent seen in the left 3/4 view. Dr. Mabrie used Juvederm to non-surgically smooth the contour and improve tip symmetry.
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Benefits of Nose Dermafillers
There are several benefits to nose dermafillers.
- Fillers are temporary. This means that, should a patient be dissatisfied with the improvement, the results will fade and a new approach can be attempted.
- The changes that can be accomplished are natural-looking.
- Dermafillers are versatile, so Dr. Mabrie is able to achieve delicate, very specific improvements. This type of precision may not be possible with nose surgery.
- Results are visible very soon after the procedure (if not immediately), whereas results from nose surgery can take up to a year to refine.
- The patient is conscious during the procedure, so they can provide real-time guidance to ensure the results meet their expectations and goals.
- No downtime is required after the procedure. There may be some minor bruising or redness, but makeup can be applied immediately to minimize these effects. Patients can return to work or their usual routine right away.
Limitations
Of course, there are some drawbacks. Dermafillers are not permanent, so patients will need to return approximately every 6 months for a touch-up. Also, the procedure cannot narrow cartilage or reduce the size of the nose, so patients with these goals are not candidates for the procedure and should choose surgical rhinoplasty in San Francisco instead.
Next Steps
Dr. Mabrie, as a facial specialist, has the extensive education and experience required to develop a thorough understanding of facial structures and tissues. This specialized knowledge and skill allows him to be creative and very successful in using dermafillers for many applications, including non-surgical rhinoplasty for his Oakland and other Bay Area patients.
To learn more about Oakland or San Francisco non-surgical rhinoplasty from a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, request a consultation online, call us at 415-445-9513, or email us. Dr. Mabrie works with men and women from throughout the Bay Area.
