Downturned Nasal Tip Treatment in Surat

A drooping nasal tip, especially one that dips further when you smile or speak, is often caused by an overactive depressor septi nasi muscle. Two to four units of Botox at the base of the nose release that pull and the tip lifts by a small but visible amount. At Elegance Clinic in Surat this takes about 5 minutes, needs no downtime and lasts 3 to 4 months.

Why the Nasal Tip Droops

The depressor septi nasi is a small muscle running from the base of the nasal septum down into the upper lip. Its action pulls the tip of the nose downward and shortens the upper lip. In some people it is naturally strong, so the tip dips noticeably every time they smile, laugh or speak, and the nose looks longer and more hooked in photographs than it does at rest.

With age the effect increases. The supporting cartilage of the tip weakens and the skin loses elasticity, so the same muscle pull produces more droop. This is why many people feel their nose has grown or turned down over the years, when what has actually happened is a loss of tip support.

How the Botox Nose Tip Lift Works

Botox is a purified botulinum toxin type A. Two to four units are placed into the depressor septi nasi, at the base of the columella just above the upper lip. Relaxing that muscle removes the downward tether, so the tip sits a little higher and, importantly, stops dropping when you smile. It also slightly lengthens the appearance of the upper lip in some patients.

The change is measured in one to two millimetres. That sounds small, but the tip of the nose is the visual centre of the face and a millimetre or two of rotation reads clearly in photographs, especially in profile and while smiling.

What This Treatment Is Not

This is not a substitute for rhinoplasty and it is not the same as a liquid nose job. Botox at the base of the nose only releases a muscle. It does not straighten a hump, narrow a wide tip, correct a deviated nose or change the bone or cartilage. A small amount of filler can camouflage a dorsal hump or add tip projection in selected patients, which is a separate treatment with its own risks. As a board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ashutosh Shah can explain what is achievable with each option, including surgery, rather than overselling an injection.

The Treatment, Step by Step

1. Assessment of the nose at rest, while smiling and in profile, with photographs taken so the change can be compared.
2. Confirmation that muscle pull, rather than cartilage shape, is the cause of your droop.
3. Numbing cream for comfort.
4. One small injection at the base of the nose, taking about 5 minutes.
5. Review at two weeks.

Results, Downtime and How Long It Lasts

There is no downtime. The lift appears at 3 to 5 days and completes at about 2 weeks. It lasts 3 to 4 months.

For 24 hours avoid rubbing the area, heavy exercise, saunas and steam.

Risks and Who Should Not Have It

The commonest unwanted effect is a temporary change in the feel or movement of the upper lip if product spreads beyond the target muscle, which can slightly affect the smile. It is temporary and it is avoided by keeping the dose small and the placement precise at the columellar base.

Treatment is postponed or avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, active skin infection or acne lesion at the site, certain neuromuscular disorders, and known allergy to a component of the product. Tell us about any previous rhinoplasty or nasal filler, since both change the anatomy.

Cost in Surat

Only a few units are needed, so this is one of the least expensive areas and it is very often added to another treatment in the same appointment. A price is quoted after your face to face assessment, before anything is injected, and EMI options are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will my nose tip lift?

Usually one to two millimetres of rotation. The most noticeable change is that the tip stops dropping when you smile.

Is this a non surgical nose job?

No. It only relaxes a muscle. Filler can camouflage a hump or add projection, and surgery changes the underlying structure. They are different treatments.

How many units are used?

Typically two to four, in a single injection at the base of the nose.

Will it affect my smile?

Not at a correct dose. Too much product can temporarily affect the upper lip, which is why the dose is deliberately small.

Can it be combined with other areas?

Yes, commonly with bunny lines and frown lines in the same sitting.

How long does a Botox nose tip lift last?

It lasts 3 to 4 months. The lift appears at 3 to 5 days and completes at about 2 weeks. There is no downtime, though for 24 hours you should avoid rubbing the area, heavy exercise, saunas and steam.

Is a Botox nose tip lift safe, and who should avoid it?

The commonest unwanted effect is a temporary change in the feel or movement of the upper lip if product spreads beyond the target muscle, which can slightly affect the smile. It is temporary and it is avoided by keeping the dose small and the placement precise at the columellar base. Treatment is postponed or avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, active skin infection or acne lesion at the site, certain neuromuscular disorders, and known allergy to a component of the product.

How much does a Botox nose tip lift cost in Surat?

Only a few units are needed, so this is one of the least expensive areas to treat and it is very often added to another treatment in the same appointment. Elegance Clinic quotes a price after your face to face assessment, before anything is injected, and EMI options are available.

Book a Nose Consultation in Surat

Botox nasal tip lift at Elegance Clinic is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah, M.B.B.S., M.S., M.Ch., D.N.B., a board certified plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon with over 22 years of surgical experience, at our Adajan clinic in Surat. Book an appointment or browse all Botox treatments in Surat.