What is medical rhinoplasty

In recent years, a new solution has gained popularity: medical rhinoplasty, which does not require surgery. It is a cosmetic medicine treatment used to correct minor imperfections, mainly of the nasal bridge and tip.

Also known as rinofiller, the technique allows surgeons to reshape the nasal profile using injections of hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite; botulinum toxin may also be used to enhance the tip projection.

The procedure takes less than an hour and is performed on an outpatient basis. No anaesthesia is required, and results are visible immediately as the filler is injected — which allows the surgeon and patient to decide together when to stop.

After treatment, patients may experience slight redness and swelling, which resolve in a short time. With medical rhinoplasty, however, this is not a true correction: only the aesthetic aspect can be improved, not the functional problem of a deviated septum.

Medical rhinoplasty therefore has limitations: it cannot, for example, reduce the size of the nose. But if the size is correct and the goal is only to smooth a bump or lift the tip, filler can be a valid alternative to surgery.

The result is not permanent and must be repeated after about one year.

Medical rhinoplasty requires solid anatomical knowledge and significant experience. It is essential to rely on skilled professionals, especially since treatment is carried out in a delicate area where complications are possible.

Injecting excessive filler or applying it in the wrong areas or at incorrect depths, for example, may enter blood vessels and cause skin damage.