For many people considering rhinoplasty—commonly referred to as a nose job in casual conversation—the goal isn’t dramatic change, but subtle refinement. The nose plays a defining role in overall facial harmony, and even minor adjustments can create a more balanced, natural look.
At Beachwood Plastic Surgery, Dr. Steven Goldman, a triple board-certified rhinoplasty specialist, helps patients understand both surgical and non-surgical nose reshaping options to achieve refined, individualized results.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty, often called a liquid nose job, uses injectable dermal fillers to smooth or subtly reshape the nose without anesthesia, incisions, or downtime.
By strategically adding volume, Dr. Goldman can:
Results are visible immediately and usually last 6-12 months, depending on the type of filler used and individual metabolism. It’s a popular choice for patients who want temporary, low-downtime enhancement or to “preview” what surgical rhinoplasty might achieve.
While injectable fillers can help refine contours, they cannot make the nose smaller, lift drooping tissue, or narrow wide nostrils or tips. For those changes, surgery remains the most effective and long-lasting solution.
Dr. Goldman performs both open and closed rhinoplasty, choosing the approach that best fits each patient’s anatomy and goals:
Dr. Goldman is one of a small number of surgeons who are board-certified in Facial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery), so he can improve both cosmetic appearance and nasal breathing, addressing functional and aesthetic concerns simultaneously, in one procedure.
The right rhinoplasty approach depends on your facial structure, goals, and comfort with downtime. During your consultation, Dr. Goldman performs a detailed evaluation of the nose, facial proportions, and skin characteristics to recommend whether a non-surgical filler treatment or surgical rhinoplasty will best achieve your desired result. Patients who want a more subtle and temporary change generally proceed with the nonsurgical approach; patients who want a more dramatic (but still natural appearing) and permanent enhancement or improvement in breathing are ideal candidates for surgical rhinoplasty.
Whether through expert surgery or subtle non-surgical enhancement, Dr. Goldman’s philosophy remains the same: results that are dramatic yet natural, enhancing harmony across your features without looking “done.”
Schedule your consultation at Beachwood Plastic Surgery to explore your personalized rhinoplasty options.
