More closed rhinoplasty successes attributable to doctor's experience?

It is important to choose a facial plastic surgeon that has done thousands of rhinoplasties. Look at many of the surgeon’s before-and-after photos. An experienced surgeon who has done thousands of rhinoplasties can obtain excellent results. Whether the procedure is done as an open rhinoplasty or a... more

When choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon, the MOST important thing is their experience and results. I've seen both fantastic and terrible results from doctors using either open or closed techniques so that does not matter. Doctors are trained a certain way, and that becomes what they are comfortable with, whether... more

One of the most important factors in the success of your rhinoplasty is your surgeon's experience level.  The surgical approach is much less important. How do you know which approach is "best" for you? While you may have a preference for one or the other, your surgeon will recommend the approach... more

 Yes, it is true that surgeons who perform closed rhinoplasty often have more experience than those who don't. This is an older technique and is more difficult to teach to new surgeons during their training. For this reason, at many teaching institutions, residents are taught the "open"... more

Experience is VERY important in rhinoplasty surgery. However, the technique used does not tell you anything about experience. I have used both approaches for 30 years. Does that make me experienced? Pick the experienced surgeon whose results you like. You are smart to thoroughly explore your alternatives.

Choose a surgeon based upon the quality of his results. Open or closed doesn't matter.  My preference is open because I think there is more control and therefore more consistency in delivering great results.

Interesting observation. You have discovered one of the truths of cosmetic nasal surgery: experience counts. The operation is the most technically challenging in all the world of cosmetic surgery. Superior training, experience and an " aesthetic sense" (inherent sense of what looks right) are the... more

The argument over open versus closed rhinoplasty has been going on for several years. One of the best observation one of my colleagues has made is that no matter what level of experience you have, since the open rhinoplasty approach was introduced, surgeons who perform both procedures will tend to favor the... more

I would not choose your surgeon on the basis of if they do closed or open.  Each technique has it advantages and disadvantages.  The technique chosen should be based on your anatomy and what needs to be addressed. There are some things that open rhinoplasty is better for, and it does not matter how... more

Your observation is a good one, but don't choose your plastic surgeon solely based on the before and after photos.  Rhinoplasty can be done open or closed, as you know, but when a significant amount of work needs to be done open rhinoplasty may be a better choice.  Yet, if you are comfortable with... more