“As the focal point of our facial features, our nose represents a powerful visual narrative about our overall appearance.”
Defining Your Nose Profile
Our nose is central to our facial profile, playing a vital role in creating harmony and balance among our features — where even subtle enhancements can have a significant impact on your overall appearance.
In Singapore, nose augmentation has become a popular choice for those looking to refine their appearance. Whether you aim to enhance your nose bridge, define the tip, or smooth out bumps, non-surgical procedures like thread lifts and fillers offer gentle modifications. Strategic botulinum toxin treatments can precisely address nasal flaring, while surgical rhinoplasty provides a comprehensive approach to reshaping your nose.
4 Types of Nose Augmentation Procedures
Nose augmentation procedures in Singapore range from minimally-invasive treatments to surgical interventions, each offering unique advantages and considerations. This guide provides comprehensive insights to help you navigate these options, empowering you to make informed decisions that align with your aesthetic goals.
Nose Thread Lift
The nose thread lift is a non-surgical procedure that utilises PDO (polydioxanone) threads to create a more defined and lifted nose. During the procedure, these thin, biodegradable threads are carefully inserted beneath the skin of the nose, providing structural support while stimulating collagen production over time.
Patients can typically see an improvement in their nose's appearance immediately after the procedure — with results lasting up to two years. The dual action of physical lifting and collagen stimulation not only enhances the shape of the nose but also contributes to improved skin quality in the treated area.
Key concerns:
Low or flat nose bridge
Drooping nasal tip
Lack of nose definition
Minimal nose projection
In summary, a nose thread lift is best suited for individuals seeking longer-lasting, noticeable improvements through a non-surgical, minimally-invasive approach that does not require extensive downtime.
NASAL BOTULINUM TOXIN
Nasal botox, commonly referred as “nose botox”, is a specialised treatment that utilises botulinum toxin to relax specific muscles around the nose. When we smile or laugh, some individuals experience noticeable nostril widening or bunny lines, which can become a source of self-consciousness.
By targeting these muscle groups, botulinum toxin helps to minimise dynamic muscle movements around the nose, effectively reducing nostril flaring and bunny lines. Patients can typically observe the treatment's effects within 3-7 days, with results lasting up to 6 months, offering a temporary yet effective solution for those seeking subtle nasal refinement.
Key concerns:
Nostril flaring when smiling
Uneven nostril appearance
Prominent bunny lines
Dynamic nasal muscle tension
In summary, nasal flare botox is best suited for individuals wanting natural-looking nasal refinements without undergoing significant structural modifications.
Nose Fillers
Nose fillers, also known as "liquid rhinoplasty," is another non-surgical option that utilises HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers to reshape and refine the nose. The procedure involves strategically injecting small amounts of filler into specific areas of the nose to create the desired shape and profile.
While patients can see the changes in their nasal contour right after the treatment, fillers typically offer shorter-term effects compared to thread lifts, with results lasting between 6 to 12 months. In rare cases of dissatisfaction, the effects of nose fillers can be reversed using hyaluronidase, offering patients an additional layer of reassurance.
Key concerns:
Minor nose bridge depressions
Subtle tip refinement needs
Uneven bumps or irregularities
Slight asymmetries
In summary, nose fillers are best suited for individuals looking to correct minor imperfections or asymmetries for subtle enhancements without the long-term commitment required.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty, popularly referred to as a “nose job”, is a surgical procedure that offers long-lasting results for those seeking significant alterations to their nose shape. Unlike non-surgical alternatives, rhinoplasty can address both aesthetic concerns and functional issues such as breathing difficulties.
While the procedure offers transformative results, it requires a dedicated recovery process. Due to its surgical complexity, rhinoplasty requires an extensive recovery period as compared to non-surgical options. Patients should anticipate several weeks of downtime, with results becoming fully apparent as swelling subsides over several months.
Key concerns:
Significant deformities
Major nasal asymmetries
Substantial nose shape alterations
Functional nasal issues (e.g. breathing difficulties)
In summary, rhinoplasty is best suited for individuals who desire profound alterations to their nose structure, or for patients experiencing functional issues, and who can afford the necessary downtime.
Which Nose Augmentation Procedure Is Best For Me?
No single procedure is universally “best” — your ideal approach requires a professional assessment by a qualified doctor. While non-surgical options like nose thread lift and nose fillers provide subtle, low-risk refinements, rhinoplasty offers potential for dramatic structural modifications with potentially higher surgical risks.
The choice ultimately depends on your individual aesthetic goals, personal facial anatomy, budget, recovery tolerance, and designed longevity of results. We invite you to schedule a non-obligatory consultation to explore the different options available for your nose enhancement journey.
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Dr. Jonathan Lee is an internationally-trained aesthetic doctor and consultant hand surgeon with over 20+ years of specialised medical experience.
With a profound understanding of injectable treatments, Dr. Lee’s approach centers on creating natural, harmonious results that complement each patient’s unique facial structure. His meticulous attention to detail — developed through years as a surgeon — enables him to craft non-surgical augmentation solutions with transformative results that appear inherently authentic to create a nose that looks like it was always meant to be yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A non-surgical nose job is suitable for individuals who want to improve the appearance of their nose without undergoing surgery. This approach typically involves using thread lifts or dermal fillers.
Ideal candidates include those who:
Want to raise the nose bridge slightly
Desire to improve nasal tip definition
Have a flat or broad nose needing subtle refinement
Seek to camouflage minor bumps or asymmetries
Want to preview potential nose changes without permanent commitment
Candidates should also be in good overall health, have realistic expectations, and understand the temporary nature of non-surgical nose augmentation.
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Ultimately, the right choice depends on your facial anatomy and desired outcomes.
Nose threads are ideal for creating a sharper nose bridge and a more defined nose profile. Using biodegradable threads, this technique not only reshapes the nose but also stimulates natural collagen production. The result is a lifted, more sculpted appearance that can last up to 2 years, with ongoing improvements as the threads dissolve and trigger collagen synthesis.
Nose fillers provide more precision in nose contouring and are ideal for smoothing out nasal bumps, correcting asymmetries, and adding subtle height to the nose bridge. With results lasting anywhere from 6 to 12 months, fillers provide a flexible and reversible approach to nose augmentation.
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A nose enhancement can be achieved through two primary methods: surgical and non-surgical procedures, each offering distinct approaches to aesthetic improvement. Surgical rhinoplasty involves permanently reshaping the nose's bone and cartilage structure through an invasive procedure, providing comprehensive changes to the nose appearance and function.
Non-surgical nose augmentation encompasses multiple techniques, including thread lifts and dermal fillers. These procedures offer temporary modifications ranging from 6 to 24 months, allowing individuals to subtly improve their nose's appearance with minimal downtime:
Thread lifts provide structural lifting to define the nose bridge and tip, creating a higher nose bridge through strategic thread placement.
Fillers, on the other hand, can help smooth bumps, improve symmetry, and reshape the nose by strategically adding volume.
Surgical rhinoplasty is ideal for significant structural corrections, while non-surgical techniques like thread lifts and fillers provide flexibility, lower risk, and the ability to experiment before committing to a permanent change.