Rhinoplasty vs Nose Filler: Which Is Right for Your Nose?

If you are unhappy with the shape of your nose, you now have two main options: surgical rhinoplasty and non-surgical nose filler (also called liquid rhinoplasty). Both can improve the appearance of your nose, but they differ dramatically in permanence, capability, cost, and recovery. Understanding these differences is essential for choosing the right path for your goals.

Rhinoplasty vs Nose Filler at a Glance

When to Choose Surgical Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is the better option when you want to make the nose smaller, correct structural issues like a deviated septum, remove a dorsal hump, significantly reshape the tip, narrow the bridge, or fix functional breathing problems. Surgery delivers permanent results and can address virtually any aesthetic or functional concern.

When to Choose Nose Filler

Non-surgical nose filler is ideal for patients who want to smooth a small bump on the bridge, lift a drooping nasal tip slightly, improve symmetry without surgery, try a temporary change before committing to rhinoplasty, or avoid downtime entirely. Filler adds volume to camouflage irregularities but cannot make the nose smaller or address structural issues.

Preview Both Options on Your Nose

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