Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty in the Washington DC Area: Reston, VA and Chevy Chase, MD

Non-surgical rhinoplasty at The Naderi Center is performed only by Dr. Shervin Naderi, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist, at our offices in Reston, Virginia and Chevy Chase, Maryland.

With small, precise amounts of hyaluronic acid filler, he can raise a low bridge, smooth the look of a bump and give the tip a little support in one short office visit, with no surgery and little to no downtime.

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Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty: Quick Facts

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS · Updated November 2026

Price
$2,500
initial treatment
Injecting time
About 5 min
same-day treatment possible
Results last
6–12 months
touch-up $1,200
Downtime
Little to none
back to work same day
Filler
Restylane
dissolvable if needed
Performed by
Dr. Naderi
rhinoplasty specialist
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Who Performs Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

Every non-surgical rhinoplasty at The Naderi Center is performed by Dr. Shervin Naderi, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist, at our offices in Reston and Chevy Chase.

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Dr. Shervin Naderi, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and physician injector in Reston, VA and Chevy Chase, MD

Dr. Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS

Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty specialist, injecting for more than 20 years

Dr. Naderi is a rhinoplasty specialist who performs both surgical and non-surgical rhinoplasty, so he can tell you which one your nose needs. He performs every non-surgical rhinoplasty himself. His injection videos are followed by patients and by other injectors who use them to refine their own technique, and he is regularly invited onto podcasts and live shows to talk about fillers. As a facial plastic surgeon, he tells you honestly when an injectable is the right answer and when another treatment would do more.

Credentials

  • Board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • Former national clinical trainer for Allergan and Medicis, teaching physicians how to inject fillers
  • Oral board examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Author of textbook chapters on facial plastic surgery
  • Member and former officer, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Former clinical assistant professor, Indiana University School of Medicine

Recognition

  • Newsweek, America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for rhinoplasty, 2023 to 2026
  • Washingtonian Top Doctor, selected year after year
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2026
  • Northern Virginia Magazine and Arlington Magazine Top Doctor; Best of Bethesda
  • Voted one of the top 25 injectors in the country by RealSelf users
  • Lip injections featured in NewBeauty Magazine
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What Can Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Do?

Non-surgical rhinoplasty reshapes the nose with filler placed exactly where it is needed. In the right patient, it can make the profile straighter and the nose more balanced in a single visit.
What Is Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

What Is Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

Non-surgical rhinoplasty, also called liquid rhinoplasty or a non-surgical nose job, uses small amounts of hyaluronic acid filler placed under the skin of the nose. Filler adds volume. Placed with skill, that volume can raise a low bridge, fill in above and below a bump so the profile looks straighter, soften a deep dip between the eyes and even out small asymmetries.

It cannot make a nose smaller or shorter, and it does not change breathing. The results are temporary, usually lasting about 6 to 12 months, and hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase.

What Can Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Do, and What Can’t It Do?

Filler adds volume exactly where it is placed. That makes it excellent for some noses and the wrong tool for others.

Nose before treatmentWhere filler is placed

✓What Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Can Do

Illustration of filler raising a low nasal bridge
Raise a Low BridgeAdds height and definition to a flat bridge.
Illustration of filler placed above and below a small nasal bump
Hide a Small BumpFiller above and below it straightens the profile.
Illustration of filler softening a deep dip between the eyes
Soften a Deep Dip Between the EyesBalances the line from the forehead to the tip.
Illustration of a little filler supporting the nasal tip
Give the Tip a Little SupportA few drops for subtle lift and definition.
Illustration of filler evening out a dip on one side of the nose
Even Out Small AsymmetriesFills a dip on one side so the nose looks straighter.
Illustration of filler smoothing small dents after rhinoplasty
Smooth Dents After RhinoplastySoftens small irregularities once the nose has healed.

✕What It Can’t Do

Illustration of a droopy nasal tip, which filler cannot lift
Can’t Lift a Droopy TipA tip that hangs down needs surgery.
Illustration showing filler cannot make a nose smaller or shorter
Can’t Make a Nose Smaller or ShorterFiller adds volume; it cannot take any away.
Illustration of a large nasal hump, which filler cannot remove
Can’t Remove a Large HumpFilling around a big bump makes the nose bigger.
Illustration of wide nostrils, which filler cannot narrow
Can’t Narrow Wide NostrilsNostril width changes only with surgery.
Illustration of a deviated septum, which filler cannot fix
Can’t Fix a Deviated SeptumFiller does not improve breathing.
Illustration of a wide, bulbous tip, which filler cannot refine
Can’t Refine a Wide or Bulbous TipMore filler in the tip makes it look bigger.

For changes filler can’t make, see rhinoplasty with Dr. Naderi.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

You may be a good candidate if you have:

  • A low or flat bridge you would like to raise and define
  • A small bump on the bridge with room above and below it to fill
  • A deep dip at the top of the nose, between the eyes
  • A slightly crooked nose or mild asymmetry
  • Small dents or irregularities after a rhinoplasty, once the nose has healed
  • A wish to improve your nose without surgery or time off work

Dr. Naderi will suggest something else when:

  • You want a smaller, shorter or narrower nose. Filler adds volume, so rhinoplasty is the answer.
  • The tip droops or is wide and needs real lifting or refining. That is surgical.
  • The bridge is already high, or the bump is large. Filler would make the nose look bigger.
  • You have trouble breathing through your nose. Filler does not help breathing; a septoplasty or functional nasal surgery may.
  • Problems after an earlier surgery are significant. A revision rhinoplasty may be needed.
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have an infection on or near the nose. We will wait.
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Why Choose a Rhinoplasty Specialist for Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

Almost every injector offers nose filler now. The difference is knowing what a beautiful nose looks like and when filler is the wrong tool. Dr. Naderi performs both surgical and non-surgical rhinoplasty, so he has no reason to steer you toward either one. At your consultation he examines your nose and, when it helps, uses computer imaging to show you the non-surgical look and the surgical look side by side. Some patients leave having decided that filler is not right for them.

“I love liquid rhinoplasty. I love non-surgical nose jobs, but in the right person. Not everybody’s a candidate.”

Dr. Shervin Naderi

How Dr. Naderi performs a non-surgical rhinoplasty

  • Restylane for most noses. It is his preferred filler for the nose. He reserves softer fillers for very thin skin.
  • No inflammatory fillers in the nose. He does not use Radiesse, silicone, Bellafill or ArteFill in the nose, because they can cause inflammation and scar tissue.
  • Small amounts, deep and in the midline. Filler is placed in micro-droplets on the bone, with fingers on the sides of the nose so it stays where it belongs.
  • A feminine nose stays feminine. He builds height carefully, especially at the top of the nose, so the result never looks heavy or like a bridge coming off the forehead.
  • The tip is treated lightly. Too much filler in the tip makes it bulbous. A tip that needs real lifting or refining needs surgery.
  • A different look, not a dry run. Filler and surgery create different noses, so a liquid rhinoplasty is not a preview of surgery.

“You can make a nose perfectly straight, but it looks like an avatar or just a giant structure. That’s not attractive.”

Dr. Shervin Naderi

What Happens During a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

Non-surgical rhinoplasty is done in the office, and you can usually be treated the same day as your consultation. Plan on 20 to 30 minutes for numbing cream; the injections themselves usually take about five minutes, and you see the change right away.

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos

Real patients treated by Dr. Shervin Naderi at The Naderi Center. Tap any photo to see it larger.

BeforeAfter0.5 cc of filler above and below a small bump, along the middle of the nose and at the tip, for a smoother profile
BeforeAfterOne syringe of filler, mostly in the upper nose, to camouflage a bump on the bridge, with a slight tip lift
BeforeAfter0.8 cc of Restylane along the bridge for a smoother line from the forehead, with a small tip lift
BeforeAfterAbout 0.85 cc of Restylane to raise a low bridge, with a few drops at the tip
BeforeAfter1 cc of Restylane to improve a nose that looked unnatural after rhinoplasty elsewhere (this patient also had a chin implant)
BeforeAfter1 cc of Restylane after two earlier rhinoplasties, to straighten the bridge and even out asymmetry
BeforeAfter0.5 cc of Restylane along both sides of the middle of the nose, with light refinement of the tip
BeforeAfter1 cc of Restylane above a bump to straighten the profile, with fine shaping of the sidewalls and tip
BeforeAfter0.5 cc of Restylane for a straighter side profile

Individual results vary. Filler results are temporary and are maintained with touch-up treatments.

See more non-surgical rhinoplasty before and after photos

Non-Surgical vs. Surgical Rhinoplasty: Which Is Right for You?

Filler and surgery solve different problems. Because Dr. Naderi performs both, he can tell you honestly which one fits your nose.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty compared with surgical rhinoplasty
Non-surgical rhinoplastySurgical rhinoplasty
How it worksHyaluronic acid filler adds volume under the skinBone and cartilage are reshaped in the operating room
Best forLow bridge, small bump, deep dip at the top of the nose, mild asymmetry, small irregularities after surgeryMaking the nose smaller or shorter, large bumps, droopy or wide tips, crooked noses, breathing problems
AnesthesiaNone; numbing cream and lidocaineGeneral anesthesia
TimeAbout 5 minutes of injectingAbout 2 hours
DowntimeLittle to none; swelling peaks the next morningAbout a week off work; a cast for 5 to 10 days
How long it lastsAbout 6 to 12 monthsPermanent
Cost at The Naderi Center$2,500 initial treatment; $1,200 maintenance$18,000 to $27,000 surgeon’s fee, plus anesthesia and facility

Learn more about rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty and nose shaping for Asian, African American, Latin and Persian noses. A weak chin can make the nose look larger; chin filler is often paired with a non-surgical rhinoplasty to balance the profile. Other filler treatments are on our filler injections page.

What Does the Research Say About Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

Non-surgical rhinoplasty with hyaluronic acid filler has been studied in thousands of patients. Two papers worth knowing:

5,000 treatments: safe and effective for selected patients

The largest published series reviewed 5,000 non-surgical rhinoplasties with hyaluronic acid filler. Complications were uncommon, and results typically lasted 9 to 12 months. About 0.5% of patients showed signs of a blocked blood vessel, and in most of those cases blood flow was restored with simple measures. The authors stress a thorough knowledge of nasal anatomy and the ability to recognize and treat a problem right away.

Harb A, Brewster CT. The Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Review of 5000 Treatments. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2020;145(3):661-667. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000006554

A reasonable choice in both first-time and revision cases

A 2023 review by facial plastic surgeons concluded that better fillers and refined techniques have made liquid rhinoplasty a reasonable choice for well-selected patients, both in noses that have never had surgery and in noses that have. It emphasizes nasal anatomy, careful technique and safety measures.

Hall SS, Kontis TC. Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty. World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2023;9(3):212-219. doi:10.1002/wjo2.104

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Videos

Watch Dr. Naderi perform non-surgical rhinoplasty and explain who it is right for, in his own words.

6:19 video

How Is a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Done?

A full treatment from start to finish: why this patient is a candidate and how the top of the nose and the tip are treated.

Read the transcript

3:50 video

Are You a Candidate for a Liquid Nose Job?

Who is a great candidate, who is an okay candidate, and who is better served by surgery.

Read the transcript

6:32 video

Can Filler Straighten a Nose with a Bump?

Building above and below a bump to straighten the profile, and where filler reaches its limits.

Read the transcript

2:35 video

Does Liquid Rhinoplasty Make the Nose Look Wider?

Why raising the bridge makes the nose look narrower, and which filler Dr. Naderi prefers.

Read the transcript

2:45 video

How Can a Low or Flat Nasal Bridge Be Raised?

Cartilage grafts compared with liquid rhinoplasty for building up a low bridge.

Read the transcript

1:30 video

Can Filler Fine-Tune a Nose After Rhinoplasty?

A few drops of filler smooth a small irregularity after a healed rhinoplasty.

Read the transcript

2:08 video

Do Fillers Migrate?

What is really happening when nose or lip filler looks overfilled.

Read the transcript

11-minute video

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty and Gummy Smile Botox

Dr. Naderi demonstrates his microdroplet filler technique for a non-surgical nose job and Botox for a gummy smile.

Watch on YouTube

Dr. Naderi also explained liquid nose job options in a video interview with BeautySeek. More answers from Dr. Naderi in our video library

What Our Patients Say About Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

4.9 on Google from 1,100+ reviews

“Very ethical guy, not just out to get your money.”

“…The bump of my nose is gone and my nose looks much slimmer. I wanted a nose job but he recommended the injections because it suited my face better. Very ethical guy – not just out to get your money.”

★★★★★Patient review

“They couldn’t tell I got a non-surgical nose job.”

“I got a non-surgical nose job with Dr. Naderi. He has a soft touch and takes his time to perfect it. All my family and friends noticed a pleasant difference in how I looked but they couldn’t tell I got a non-surgical nose job. That’s how good he is.”

★★★★★Patient review

“My nose has never looked better.”

“I got a non-surgical rhinoplasty with Dr. Naderi and it was an amazing experience! His staff was very polite and helpful, the clinic itself was so beautiful. My nose has never looked better, I love my side profile so much I feel so confident! There was little to no bruising the next day and the swelling went down fast. My results look very natural, I will most definitely come back again! I highly recommend this center!”

★★★★★L.M.Patient review

“I would recommend him over any top doc in NY or LA.”

“…I decided to go with one of the top docs in NYC… there were a few unnatural irregularities that showed signs of having had a nose job. I didn’t want to go under the knife again and decided to go see Dr. Naderi for a non surgical rhinoplasty and I’m so glad I did. I wish I had gone to him from the beginning… He listened to me and delivered a beautiful result. I would recommend him over any top doc in NY or LA.”

★★★★★Patient review

“Completely straight nose. He’s the very best.”

“…I had previous rhinoplasty and a subsequent car wreck which left the bone in my nose visibly crooked. Dr. Naderi explained that it might not be exactly what I was expecting but I chose to proceed and the results were amazing. Completely straight nose. I went back today for a touch up and again amazing results. He’s the very best at what he does.”

★★★★★Patient review

“He chose to be a professional with integrity.”

“…I went for a non surgical nose consultation. Dr Naderi took the time to explain different options and was completely honest in telling me that my situation was not ideal for non surgery. He also explained that surgery would be the best path if I was looking for improvements but he never tried to persuade me. He passed up the opportunity to sell me on filler because his experience proved it was not the best choice. He could have made quick money on me but he chose to be a professional with integrity. He is worth the wait.”

★★★★★K.W.Patient review

“More height and dimension, on the bridge and at the tip.”

“I’ve been doing non-surgical rhinoplasty with Dr. Naderi for the last three years. The results last a year or so. I love it – super easy, painless, non-invasive, no down-time, and exactly what I’m looking for in terms of results. I’m Asian and have a very low nose bridge, so this procedure gives me more height and dimension both on the bridge and at the tip.”

★★★★★Patient review

“He definitely knows his stuff!”

“I came in for a non-surgical rhinoplasty (my first time) and everything went so smoothly. I was a bit nervous but the staff was so welcoming and answered any questions that I had. Dr. Naderi was so professional as well and made me feel at ease when he was going over my procedure – he definitely knows his stuff!… I am so happy with my results and it looks so natural too!”

★★★★★E.M.Patient review

“Done naturally but perfectly.”

“I had a none surgical nose job with the amazing Dr. Naderi. It took me months to get an appointment but it was all worth it. I have African feature and it was important to have my nose done naturally but perfectly. I would definitely recommend Dr. Naderi.”

★★★★★K.L.Patient review

“Giving me my life back.”

“Words are not enough to describe how amazing Dr. Naderi is. I had insecurities about my nose… it was crooked and I always refused to take pics because I was soo self conscious… Dr. Naderi corrected my nose in about 10-15 min and I can not thank him enough for giving me my life back… he tells you just the truth and he seems like a kind guy.”

★★★★★Patient review

“Finally happy with my nose.”

“…I previously had two rhinoplastys by another surgeon to remove a dorsal hump that didn’t turn out as well as I had hoped. I heard about Dr. Naderi’s nonsurgical nosejob and was very excited because I didn’t want to have a third surgery. He has helped get me to a place where I am finally happy with my nose… He is definitely the guy to go to for a rhinoplasty or injections in Maryland/DC/Virginia area.”

★★★★★Patient review

“He was able to address my concerns without going under the knife.”

“…I am living overseas… We did some computer imaging and showed me what I can expect out of non surgical rhinoplasty and rhinoplasty. He was very compassionate and realistic. He told me that rhinoplasty would basically be wasting money because I did not need much done to my nose and again suggested non surgical rhinoplasty… I am so happy with how my nose turned out! He was able to address my concerns without having to go under the knife… If you have the chance to see Dr. Naderi, please do so!”

★★★★★Patient review

“Goodbye photo filters!”

“I was referred to Dr. Naderi after a closed procedure in Thailand about 5 years ago that left my nose a little crooked. I was too scared to get it fixed properly but I was looking for someone that could make it look a little less noticeable using less invasive measures. Dr. Naderi listened to all of my concerns (extensive) and systematically took care of each one… I get more and more compliments after each visit. I was completely addicted to photo filters before I found Dr. Naderi, but now, I never feel the need to use them!”

★★★★★Yelp review

“Doesn’t aggressively upsell.”

“I’ve had great results with my non surgical rhinoplasty. Dr. Naderi is always calm, pleasant, and professional… He also prefers a more conservative course of treatment and tends to suggest additional filler in places where he really thinks it will make a difference, rather than aggressively trying to upsell you on a plethora of procedures… If you have issues with your nose, book a consult with Dr. Naderi.”

★★★★★Patient review

“He is the best and very, very honest.”

“I recently got the Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty procedure and I am absolutely in love with my results. Doctor Naderi was extremely honest and very into what I was trying to achieve. The girls in his office were also very polite and super helpful when it came to answering all my questions. Going forward this will be my doctors office for all of my cosmetic procedures, he is the best & very very Honest.”

★★★★★R.J.RealSelf review

How Much Does Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Cost in the Washington DC Area?

Included in your price

  • Your treatment by Dr. Naderi himself, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist
  • Numbing cream before your injections
  • An honest look at both the non-surgical and surgical options for your nose

Compared with surgery

  • Surgical rhinoplasty at The Naderi Center is $18,000 to $27,000 for Dr. Naderi’s surgeon’s fee, plus anesthesia and facility fees, and the result is permanent.
  • Non-surgical rhinoplasty costs far less up front, but it is maintained with touch-up treatments.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty pricing
TreatmentPrice
Consultation, applied toward your treatment$250
Initial treatment$2,500
Maintenance treatment, within 6 to 8 months of your last treatment$1,200

Most patients come back about every 6 to 8 months to keep their result. If non-surgical rhinoplasty is right for you, you can be treated the same day. Prices are from our menu of services and are subject to change.

Nose Filler From Elsewhere

Unhappy With Nose Filler Done Somewhere Else?

If nose filler from another office looks too heavy, uneven or bumpy, or makes the nose look bigger than you wanted, Dr. Naderi can help.

Step 1

Dissolve the old filler

From $1,500

Hyaluronic acid filler is dissolved with hyaluronidase so the nose can return to its natural shape.

Step 2

Decide on the right next step

Once the nose settles, Dr. Naderi can re-treat it the right way at our regular price, or talk with you about surgery if that would serve you better.

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How to Prepare for Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

Two weeks before, start our anti-bruising diet: avoid NSAID pain relievers such as ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin D, nuts, seeds and herbal supplements, which make bleeding and bruising more likely. If you take a prescription blood thinner, talk with the doctor who prescribed it; never stop a necessary medicine on your own.

If you get cold sores, let us know. You may need an antiviral medicine before your treatment.

Plan your calendar. Swelling is greatest the next morning, so avoid an important event, meeting or photos the day after your treatment.

Bring your glasses, and swim goggles if you swim often. Glasses can press on new filler, so we will check whether yours are fine to wear afterward.

On the day, eat and drink beforehand, dress in comfortable layers and arrive a little early for 20 to 30 minutes of numbing cream. Our medical assistants will remove your makeup. See our full Botox and filler instructions.

What Is Recovery Like After Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

Most people go back to work and their normal routine the same day. Expect some swelling, and possibly a small bruise, for the first few days.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty recovery timeline
WhenWhat to expect
Right afterYou see the new shape immediately. Some redness, pinpoint bleeding and small injection marks are normal. Ice gently, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off, for up to 48 hours. Do not press on, rub or massage the nose unless Dr. Naderi asks you to.
First 24 hoursNo strenuous exercise. You can wash your face gently and use makeup the same day.
The next morningSwelling is usually at its peak. The nose can look slightly fuller or uneven while it is swollen.
Two to three daysMost of the swelling has settled. Any bruises fade over 1 to 2 weeks and can usually be covered with concealer. Avoid facials and rough scrubbing for 72 hours.
Two weeksThis is your result. If a small adjustment would help, this is the right time to come back.
6 to 12 monthsThe filler slowly softens. Most patients return about every 6 to 8 months for a maintenance treatment.

For discomfort, use Tylenol, not ibuprofen. Ordinary bruising is expected. Call us right away for extreme pain, skin that feels cold or turns white, gray-blue or blotchy, or any change in your vision. A change in vision is an emergency: call 911.

Aftercare at a glance

  • WorkMost people go back the same day.
  • MakeupFine the same day to cover any bruising.
  • ExerciseNo strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
  • GlassesAvoid glasses that dig into the nose until we say they are fine.

Read our full Botox and filler aftercare instructions

Is Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Safe? Risks and Who Should Wait

Common and short-lived

  • Swelling, greatest the next morning
  • Redness, tenderness and small injection marks
  • Bruising, which can last 1 to 2 weeks
  • A nose that looks slightly uneven while it is swollen

Rare but serious

  • A blocked blood vessel. The nose has a rich blood supply, and filler can rarely block a vessel. It needs treatment right away; left untreated, it can damage the skin and, very rarely, affect vision. This is the main reason the injector’s knowledge of nasal anatomy matters so much.
  • Infection, lumps or an allergic reaction, which are uncommon

How we keep it safe

  • Every treatment is performed by Dr. Naderi, a facial plastic surgeon who operates on the nose
  • Hyaluronic acid filler only, which can be dissolved, and no inflammatory or permanent fillers in the nose
  • Small amounts placed slowly, deep and in the midline
  • Filler kept in its original sterile syringe

Please wait if you

  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have an infection or open sore on or near the nose
  • Have had recent nose surgery that has not fully healed. Dr. Naderi will tell you when it is safe

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty in Reston, VA and Chevy Chase, MD

Dr. Naderi performs non-surgical rhinoplasty at both offices of The Naderi Center. Our Reston office serves Northern Virginia, including McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Tysons, Herndon, Ashburn, Arlington and Alexandria. Our Chevy Chase office, one block from the Metro, is convenient to Washington DC, Bethesda and Potomac. Patients also travel to us from out of town, and we offer virtual consultations.

Maryland

5454 Wisconsin Ave,
Suite 1655
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 222-2020

Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
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Virginia

1850 Town Center Parkway,
Pavilion II, Suite 551
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 481-0002 

Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM
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Dr. Naderi on Rhinoplasty

Short answers from Dr. Naderi on the questions rhinoplasty patients ask most. Tap any video to play it.

Are you a candidate for a liquid nose job? Read the transcript
Can filler straighten a nose with a bump? Read the transcript
Does liquid rhinoplasty make the nose look wider? Read the transcript
How accurate is computer imaging for rhinoplasty? Read the transcript
Is everyone really staring at your nose? Read the transcript

More answers from Dr. Naderi in our video library

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty FAQs

Non-surgical rhinoplasty, also called liquid rhinoplasty or a non-surgical nose job, reshapes the nose with small amounts of hyaluronic acid filler instead of surgery. It can raise a low bridge, smooth the look of a bump, soften a deep dip at the top of the nose and even out small asymmetries in one short office visit.

Every non-surgical rhinoplasty is performed by Dr. Shervin Naderi, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty specialist, at our offices in Reston, Virginia and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Because he also performs surgical rhinoplasty, he can tell you honestly which approach fits your nose.

An initial non-surgical rhinoplasty at The Naderi Center is $2,500. A maintenance treatment within 6 to 8 months of your last treatment is $1,200. The consultation is $250, and it is applied toward your treatment.

Results usually last about 6 to 12 months, depending on the filler and how your body breaks it down. Most patients come back about every 6 to 8 months for a maintenance treatment, which costs less than the first.

Most patients find it very tolerable. Numbing cream is applied for 20 to 30 minutes first, and the filler contains lidocaine, a numbing medicine, so the area gets more comfortable as the treatment goes on.

The injections themselves usually take about five minutes. Allow extra time for your exam and 20 to 30 minutes of numbing cream.

Yes. If Dr. Naderi agrees that non-surgical rhinoplasty is right for your nose, you can be treated the same day as your consultation. The $250 consultation fee is applied toward your treatment.

Very little. Most people go back to work the same day. Swelling is greatest the next morning and usually settles within two or three days, and any small bruise can be covered with makeup. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.

No. Filler adds volume, so it cannot make a nose smaller or shorter. By straightening the profile it can make a nose look more balanced, but if you want a smaller nose, surgical rhinoplasty is the answer.

Often, if the bump is small. Filler placed above and below the bump makes the profile look straighter. If the bump is large or the bridge is already high, filler would make the nose look bigger, and surgery is the better option.

Only slightly. A little filler can support the tip, but too much makes it look bulbous. A tip that droops noticeably or needs refining requires surgery.

Not when it is used to raise a low bridge. A higher, more defined bridge actually makes the nose look narrower and more contoured. Straightening a crooked nose with filler does add a little width, because filler can only build up the side that dips in.

Dr. Naderi prefers Restylane for most noses and saves softer fillers for patients with very thin skin. He does not use Radiesse, silicone, Bellafill or ArteFill in the nose, because they can cause inflammation and scar tissue. Hyaluronic acid fillers also have the advantage of being dissolvable.

Not really. Filler and surgery create different looks, so a non-surgical rhinoplasty is not a dry run for surgery. If you are deciding between them, Dr. Naderi can show you both options with computer imaging at your consultation.

Yes. Hyaluronic acid filler breaks down over time and can be dissolved if needed, so a non-surgical rhinoplasty does not rule out surgery later. Dr. Naderi will advise you on timing.

Often it can help. Filler can smooth small dents, soften an over-sharp area and make a healed nose look more symmetric, sometimes with just a few drops. Larger problems, such as a collapsed or very twisted nose, may need a revision rhinoplasty.

In experienced hands, serious complications are rare. The most important rare risk is filler blocking a blood vessel, which needs treatment right away. That is why it matters to choose an injector who knows nasal anatomy intimately, like a facial plastic surgeon who operates on noses.

Glasses that dig into the nose can press on new filler. Bring your glasses to your appointment so we can check whether they are fine to wear afterward, and mention swim goggles if you swim often.

Filler is not a good choice if you want a smaller nose, have a large bump or an already high bridge, have a droopy or wide tip that needs refining, or have trouble breathing through your nose. It should also wait if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have an infection near the nose.

Patients can be as young as 14, as long as they are mature enough for the treatment. Dr. Naderi decides case by case, and patients under 18 need a parent’s consent.

Yes. A weak chin can make the nose look larger, so chin filler is often added to balance the profile. Many patients also have lip filler or Botox at the same visit.

Almost anyone who injects filler offers nose filler today. A rhinoplasty specialist knows what makes a nose beautiful, how the anatomy underneath affects safety, and when surgery would serve you better. Dr. Naderi performs both, so his advice is not steered toward either one.

The Naderi Center offers non-surgical rhinoplasty at 1850 Town Center Parkway, Pavilion II, Suite 551, Reston, Virginia, and 5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1655, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Patients come from Washington DC, McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons, Bethesda and Potomac. Call (703) 481-0002 for Reston or (301) 222-2020 for Chevy Chase.

Medically reviewed by Shervin Naderi, MD, FACS. Dr. Naderi is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Last reviewed .