The term rhinoplasty refers to a procedure that changes the shape, size or proportion of the nose.1 The goal of the procedure is to alter the appearance of the nose (cosmetic rhinoplasty), to improve breathing (functional rhinoplasty) or both.1 These procedures often involve modifying the nasal septum, in which case the procedure is referred to as a septo-rhinoplasty.1 Examples of commonly altered features of the nose include removing the hump, reshaping the tip and changing the length and/or width.
The aim of this article is to provide practical pointers for safe practice of non-surgical rhinoplasty (NSR) using dermal fillers to practitioners who may not have received formal training in naso-plastic surgery.
Rhinoplasty can be broadly divided into surgical and non-surgical types. Surgical rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthesia.1 Two approaches (closed or open) are used to expose the…
