Non-surgical rhinoplasty at GLIF Medical is a nose-contouring treatment using hyaluronic-acid dermal filler and, depending on clinical indication, neuromodulators, offered by Dr Peguy Télusma, MD, in Montreal, with no surgery and no recovery time.
How the treatment works
The treatment involves injecting a hyaluronic-acid dermal filler at precise points on the nose to subtly reshape its profile, without surgery. Depending on the clinical indication assessed during consultation, a neuromodulator may also be used to act on certain nearby muscles. This approach corrects minor irregularities in the nasal profile by adding volume at targeted points rather than removing material, which fundamentally sets it apart from surgical rhinoplasty.
Who it’s for
This treatment may be considered to camouflage a slight nasal bump, raise the nasal dorsum, improve tip projection, or correct certain minor asymmetries in the profile. It suits people who want to bring their facial proportions into better harmony without surgery, in cases where the irregularity to correct remains minor. A medical consultation is required before any treatment: some nose corrections, particularly those involving the bone or cartilage structure more significantly, require surgical rhinoplasty and cannot be addressed by injection, a distinction only a clinical evaluation can establish with certainty. The physician will recommend surgery rather than injection whenever the desired outcome goes beyond what a dermal filler can reasonably achieve.
What to expect and recovery
After an evaluation of the nasal profile and a discussion of expectations, the physician injects the product at targeted points on the nose, in small amounts and in stages to maintain precise control over the result. The procedure is quick and minimally invasive, with little to no downtime in most cases. Mild redness, swelling or small bruises may occur at the injection site and usually fade within a few days. The result is visible from the session itself, with the appearance refining progressively over the following days as the initial swelling resolves and the product settles evenly.
Expected results
The result of non-surgical rhinoplasty is immediate and reversible, since it relies on a resorbable dermal filler rather than a permanent change to the nasal structure. Its duration varies from person to person depending on the product used, the area treated and individual metabolism; periodic maintenance is generally needed to preserve the effect over time and as the treated area continues to age naturally. As with any dermal filler, no precise result is guaranteed in advance, and the prior medical evaluation remains essential to confirm that this treatment is an appropriate option rather than surgical rhinoplasty. This reversibility is in fact one of the appeals of the non-surgical approach, since a result that doesn’t suit can, in many cases, be corrected or dissolved rather than being permanent.
Precautions and pricing note
As with any injectable treatment, this care is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in cases of active infection in the area to be treated, or known allergy to the product’s components.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty is part of the dermal fillers family offered at GLIF Medical, alongside Sculptra, Skinboosters and guided dissolution, which can correct a prior result if needed.