The nose is one of the features people are hesitant to change. It sits at the centre of the face, and even small adjustments can change how the whole face looks. Because of that, many patients think carefully before committing to surgery.

In many consultations, I see the same gesture. People place one hand on each side of their face and gently lift their cheeks upward. Can you do this? they ask. Or do I need surgery?

The same motion shows up when we talk about the eyes and the nose. Fingers lifting the skin, testing what changes when tissue is supported rather than filled. The question is always the same: Can this be addressed without surgery?

Thinking about a non-surgical nose job but unsure which treatment is right for you? Liquid rhinoplasty and nose thread lifts are two popular options that shape and refine the nose without surgery.

Each treatment works differently. One smooths and reshapes using filler. The other adds lift and structure with dissolvable threads. Depending on your goals, you may benefit from one — or both.

Here’s what to know before your non-surgical nose treatment at our Vancouver or Abbotsford clinic.

In the consult room, a young woman sits across from me. She looks around nervously, taking in the white examination chair and the view of downtown Vancouver from the oversized windows.