A nonsurgical nose-job has hit America’s surgeries and is already been touted as the equivalent of the lunch-time Botox session. The new procedure uses and old product - Radiesse. Radiesse has been around for several years and is generally used as a wrinkle filler, however last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved it’s use in nose and chin reshaping.

Rhinoplasty - otherwise known as a ‘nose job’ is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures. People undergo nose surgery for a number of reasons, the most common being:
- To reduce or increase the size of the nose itself
- To change the shape of the tip of the nose
- Narrowing the opening of the nostrils
- To change the angle between the hose and the upper lip
- To help relive some breathing problems

Procedure: The shape of the nose is changed by reducing or increasing size, removing hump, changing shape of tip or bridge, narrowing span of nostrils, or changing the angle between nose and upper lip. Occasionally performed to improve breathing problems.
Length: 1 to 2 hours or more. 
Anesthesia: Local (with sedation) or general. 
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. 
Side Effects: Temporary swelling, bruising around eyes, nose and headaches, some bleeding and stiffness. 
Risks: Infections, small burst blood vessels resulting in tiny, permanent red spots.
Recovery: 1 to 2 weeks: Back to work
                2 to 3 weeks: More strenuous activities 
Duration of Results: Permanent