Is Radiesse suitable for nose reshaping or is surgery the only option?

Radiesse For Nasal Reshaping- Radiesse is not a good option in the nose. It’s an excellent long-term biodegradable filler. Radiesse is not good for augmentation in the nose, as there is very little to no subcutaneous tissue. Use a hyaluronic acid filler like Juvederm, Restylane or Voluma as they are biodegradable over 6-12 months.

Radiesse can be used in the nose in selected patients. I feel that most patients should try a more temporary filler first. I recommend a hyaluronic acid filler like Juvederm, Restylane or Voluma. These fillers can be dissolved if you don't like the change, but will last a good 6 months or more. If you are happy with the initial result, then Radiesse can provide a good correction in the upper bony portion of the nose that will last even longer for a second procedure. This way you wont get stuck with a filler you cant get rid of if you are unhappy, or decide that filler isn't for you.

If your nasal problem can be fixed by adding to the contour rather than removing tissue, then Radiesse is a very good option. The other option is Juvederm and Voluma as both are strong enough to provide support of the overlying tissues which exert significant pressure on the area. Straightening the nose (or, actually disguising the curvature) is usually something that one of the two fillers can do well. Removing a bump frequently requires surgery unless the bump is small and both sides of it can be filled to disguise it. Make sure that whomever you see has significant experience in both surgical and non-surgical rhinoplasty.

The most spectacular results are obtained with the open rhinoplasty technique. The surgeon can have proper access to the nose bridge and cartilage. You can have reconstruction of different parts of the nose with cartilage grafts, which are taken from your septum at the same time. The recovery time is 7 to 10 days post op. Always choose a qualified surgeon with long experience in this field. Rhinoplasty is a very delicate procedure and should be done only by the most experienced surgeons.