A narrower nose with a few small Botox injections? It's one of the latest TikTok trends and is presented as the ultimate solution for a narrower nose. But what is really true about this? What else can you achieve with nose fillers, and when is surgery the best choice? In this blog, we provide a clear overview of the various cosmetic nose treatments available.
The nose is one of the most prominent features of the face. Due to its central location, the nose largely determines the balance and harmony of the face. Anatomically, the nose consists of a bony part (at the top) and a cartilaginous part (particularly the tip of the nose and nostrils).
Although characteristics such as a bump, mild crookedness, or a flatter nose tip can contribute to a unique appearance, some people may still find them bothersome. Fortunately, there are various treatment options available to subtly enhance the nose without always resorting to surgery.
In a so-called nose-slimming treatment, Botox is used to temporarily relax small muscles around the nose. This mainly concerns the muscles in the nostrils and tip of the nose. If the muscles of the nostrils are overactive, the nostrils pull noticeably to the side when talking or laughing. This is also known as "flaring" and can make the nose appear wider. If the muscle of the tip of the nose is overactive, the tip of the nose pulls noticeably downward when talking or laughing. Botox can therefore reduce the movement of the nostrils, making the nose appear calmer and sometimes optically narrower.
It is important to emphasize that these are subtle changes that mainly reduce movement in the nose. Botox does not change bone or cartilage structure and is therefore not a method for actually narrowing a wide nose.
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be used for non-surgical nose correction. This treatment has become extremely popular over the past ten years. Nose fillers offer a solution for common cosmetic problems of the nose: a bump or dent on the bridge of the nose, a droopy nose tip, or mild asymmetry. Previously, these issues could only be corrected through surgery, but the advent of fillers has brought about a major change in this area.
The advantages of non-surgical treatment with fillers are: faster treatment time (often only 15 minutes), faster healing time, and fewer risks and complications. However, the results of a nose correction with fillers are not permanent and will need to be maintained on average once a year.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty is therefore mainly used to improve the shape and contour of the nose. Nose fillers are a suitable option for:
If you have a bump on the bridge of your nose, this is often because the nasal bone is larger or protrudes further forward. This often creates a dent above it. From the side profile, it looks like there is a bump on the bridge of the nose, which can make the nose appear larger and often draws unwanted attention to it. Fillers can fill in this dent, making the bridge of the nose appear straight from the side profile.
Lifting the tip of the nose is an advanced but wonderful technique. A small amount of filler in the tip of the nose can give more definition and shape to, for example, a flatter or rounder nose tip. In addition, a small amount of filler can be placed under the cartilage, creating a natural and subtle lift of the nose tip without adding extra volume.
It is important to always have a nose correction using fillers performed by an experienced BIG-registered cosmetic doctor. Experience and restraint are essential in this treatment. Too much filler can make the bridge or tip of the nose too bulky or too large. That is why we always work with subtle amounts and a careful treatment plan.
Not every nose is suitable for treatment with Botox or fillers. Although there are many options for non-surgical nose treatments, these are always temporary and primarily aimed at camouflage, not structural change of the nose.
Cosmetic rhinoplasty (surgical nose correction) is often the best choice for:
In these situations, fillers cannot solve the problem and sometimes even make it worse, and Botox has only a very limited effect. Surgery is required to permanently correct the shape, width, or position of the nose.
Although surgery involves a longer recovery time and permanent results, it may be the most effective and lasting solution in these cases.
The most suitable nose treatment depends entirely on the anatomy of the nose, the person's wishes, and what can realistically be achieved. An honest and expert consultation with an experienced cosmetic doctor is essential in this regard.
Are you interested in a nose treatment but unsure whether to choose Botox, fillers, or surgery? Book a no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced cosmetic doctors for personalized treatment advice.
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