Whats the difference between open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty?
In an “open” rhinoplasty, a small V-shaped skin incision is made in the post that divides the two nostrils so the skin can be lifted up off the tip of the nose. This allows the surgeon to work on the nasal tip cartilage in their natural position and see what needs to be done. It also allows better access to evaluate and correct asymmetry, projection (how far the nose sticks out from the face), overall length, a hump and how straight the nose is. In closed rhinoplasty there is no external skin incision. Some surgeons prefer closed rhinoplasty and can achieve excellent results. We prefer open rhinoplasty most of the time because an incision that heals extremely well is an acceptable trade off for the benefits of increased access and visualization. In both open and closed rhinoplasty, incisions are made inside the nose to access the bone and cartilage framework. In our Before and After Photos notice the views showing the base of the nose. These show how well the external skin incision hea
