Many people are considering getting botox or nose sculpting injections to make their nose slimmer.
However, it is important to first understand that these procedures have a very limited range of effects and often result in little change in perceived pain.
Let's start by explaining why it's important.
Why should we be careful?
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The nose is a compact structure centered on cartilage and muscles, so injections can be very painful.
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Due to the nature of the tissue, it may not work on all nose shapes.
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If you set your expectations too high, you may end up with lower satisfaction compared to the pain and cost.
Principles and actual effects of each procedure
✔ Nose filler
Definition/principle
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When the bridge of the nose is low and the overall appearance is blunt, it is supplemented to make the nose look visually sharper.
Area of effect
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If you have a low nose bridge and a normal shape of the tip, you may see immediate changes.
✔ Nose botox
Definition/principle
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It reduces the flaring of the nostrils by inhibiting the movement of the nasal muscles.
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It is not a procedure that thins the tissue itself.
If it works
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If you have a habit of flaring your nose unconsciously.
caution
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The pain from the injection inside the nostril is quite severe.
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If there is no shaking, it is difficult to expect any effect.
✔ Nose tip botox
Definition/principle
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It is used in limited cases where the tip of the nose protrudes forward and appears long like an arrow nose.
caution
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The pain is severe, and it is difficult to expect any change in the level of surgery.
✔ Nose contour injection
Definition/principle
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It is a method of organizing the outline through fat decomposition.
If it works
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When you have a lot of fat on your face and your nose feels soft and fatty when you touch it.
caution
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The nose is an area that does not have much fat.
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If you have little facial fat, dramatic changes are difficult to achieve.
A realistic choice guide for each type of concern
If you have wide nostrils or a wide nose
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It may be a problem in the plastic surgery area rather than a dermatological injection.
If your nose bridge is low and looks blunt
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If the shape of the tip of your nose is okay, nose filler is relatively reasonable.
If you have a wide nose and a habit of flaring your nose
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You may consider botox for your nose.
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If you don't have the habit, it's not recommended.
If your nose feels plump and fat
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Nasal injections may help some.
Things to remember before the procedure
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Nose surgery is more painful than other procedures.
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Any treatment will only produce meaningful change when the right conditions are met.
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Rather than expecting your nose to become thinner, first check what principle is being changed.
One line summary
Nose botox and nose sculpting injections are not 'nose thinning procedures', but rather are auxiliary options that are only helpful in certain conditions.
It is most important to first check the structure and habits of my nose.
