Non-Surgical Nose Sculpting

The modern alternative to rhinoplasty ("nose job")

People who were born with lumpy or bumpy noses had, until recently, only one choice if they wanted to correct things. That was nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, a procedure that costs thousands of dollars and is said to be one of the most technique sensitive of the cosmetic procedures. Side effects, including excessive bleeding, loosening of the cartelage, irregularity and scarring occur in up to 18% of patients. Now, through the use of fillers, very nice results can frequently and easily be obtained through the use of fillers. Improvement of the shape of the nose through fillers is much less expensive than surgery, and has no downtime, when compared to the 6 week downtime of surgery. This filler can help people who are unhappy about the shape of their nose, but not those who are unhappy about the size.

The British newspaper Daily Mail, in an on-line article about this procedure, featured Chloe Laughlin, a 24-year-old beauty therapist from Surbiton, England. She said, "I used to have a nose where, in profile, you could see this big bump. It upset me so much I was considering having surgery to straighten it." But rather than having surgery, Chloe chose to have her nose deformity corrected through the use of filler. "Two injections straightened out my nose and changed its overall shape," says Chloe. "They used an anesthetic cream, but that was it. The results were instant and there was such an obvious improvement. I walked out really liking my nose. I was amazed."

Chloe before	Chloe after

"It's amazing how something as small as your nose shape can change the way you feel,' she continues. "With my old nose, I'd look in the mirror and feel slightly awkward. Now, I'm pleased with my reflection and that has affected the way I am about myself in general. It is a subtle, emotional change and I'm happier and more self-confident."

As you can see, a short, relatively minor procedure has made a relatively significant difference in her appearance. For this procedure, we use Restylane, Juvéderm, and Radiesse.

Why should you choose California Skin & Laser Center for your non-surgical nose sculpting?

At California Skin & Laser Center, we want you to have an excellent outcome and to feel that your needs and concerns have been promptly addressed in a caring and sensitive fashion. We strive diligently to ensure your satisfaction, your comfort, your privacy, and your safety. All treatments are supervised or performed by a board-certified dermatologist with many years of successful experience in a large variety of cosmetic procedures. Many treatment modalities are available, and we can recommend the one or two that are most likely to meet your needs; we're here to meet your needs and help you realize your aspirations. At our clinic in Stockton, CA, we serve communities throughout San Joaquin County and the Central Valley, including Lodi, Sacramento, Tracy, Manteca, Modesto, Galt, and Valley Springs; many of our patients also come from the San Francisco Bay Area.