| Nose surgery is one of the most popular | | | | on the inside of the nose. It will be performed |
| cosmetic procedures performed in the world. | | | | completely inside, which means there will be no |
| Because it is so common, many patients are | | | | visible scarring. Often times simpler rhinoplasties |
| afraid of their surgery appearing too obvious and | | | | can be performed successfully using this |
| noticeable. Plastic surgeons have perfected two | | | | technique. |
| types of surgery techniques that leave minimal or | | | | Cartilage and bone can still be removed, added, or |
| no scarring, both of which when performed | | | | reshaped with a closed nose surgery. Bridge |
| correctly are undetectable to the untrained eye. | | | | work, such as removal of a bump is generally |
| Open Rhinoplasty | | | | possible; however, tip shaping can sometimes be |
| Many people shy away from this procedure | | | | limited as well as septum correction for breathing |
| because they are afraid the scarring will be more | | | | difficulties. Swelling and discomfort are sometimes |
| noticeable and people will be able to detect that | | | | reported as being milder than in open nose |
| they have had work done. While there will be a | | | | surgeries, but this is still largely dependent on the |
| scar due to the incision, it is extremely small and | | | | individual. |
| will largely remain unnoticeable, unless perhaps | | | | Both surgeries carry the same level and similar |
| someone is fixated on staring up your nostrils. | | | | risks and complications including bleeding, infection, |
| The incision is created across the columella, which | | | | swelling, and bruising. They both have an overall |
| is the little bridge of skin that runs between the | | | | longer recovery period than most cosmetic |
| nostrils. | | | | procedures. Nose operation takes up to an entire |
| The incision allows the doctor to lift up the skin | | | | year to fully heal; however, results are visible |
| and reveal the muscle and cartilage beneath, | | | | immediately and will continue to improve in the |
| which makes nasal reshaping more accurate and | | | | following months. Initial recovery and discomfort |
| easier for the surgeon. There are some surgeons | | | | only lasts one to two weeks. |
| who use this method exclusively, while others | | | | Consult with a board-certified doctor to help you |
| may vary their techniques. However, in a few | | | | choose whether an open or closed rhinoplasty will |
| cases this is the only option possible, particularly | | | | best suit your needs. Revision nose surgery is |
| when extensive and complex nasal tip reshaping is | | | | almost always performed using the open |
| involved. A small scar is worth the more precise | | | | technique due to the complexity and scar tissue. |
| results. | | | | Although it is ultimately your decision which |
| Closed Rhinoplasty | | | | technique you'd prefer, it is best to seriously |
| Some patients will have the option of undergoing | | | | consider your surgeon's opinions (as well as |
| a closed surgery. The doctor uses internal incisions | | | | consult with multiple surgeons before choosing |
| located inside of the nostrils in order to operate | | | | one). |