Where are the incisions made for rhinoplasty?
Incisions may be solely confined to the inside of the nose, which is referred to as closed rhinoplasty. Sometimes an additional small incision under the tip of the nose is also required, which is referred to as open rhinoplasty. Open rhinoplasty may be preferred in some cases if it can provide better exposure and an overall better result. Other cases, however, can be performed with closed rhinoplasty.
Incisions may be confined to the inside of the nose which is known as endonasal or closed rhinoplasty. In some cases, incisions may be made on the inside of the nose along with a small incision made on the skin separating the nostrils, which is known as external or open rhinoplasty. About 70% of aesthetic rhinoplasty cases and 30% of functional rhinoplasty cases are performed as endonasal procedures.
