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Is Closed Rhinopolasty More Complicated Than Open?

asked 2 years ago by harlie kay in illinois
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 232 times
Tags: nose

I understand that many doctors prefer the 'open' technique better than 'closed' because it's easier access, but does this mean that more extensive work must be done as well and/or the nose may be a bit more complicated? Thank you.

5 answers to Is Closed Rhinopolasty More Complicated Than Open?

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Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty

Athough both techniques are difficult., the physical characteristic of each individual nose determines how hard the surgery will be. Most surgeons have their own criteria   to decide which approach will be used. As I have said in previous postings, select the surgeon, not the technique.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Closed versus open rhinoplasty

In general, the open approach allows greater visualization and is used for more complex noses. The trade-off is a very small external scar and slower healing with more prolonged swelling. The closed approach is typcially used for smaller changes. The up side is quicker resolution of swelling and no external scar with a down side being less visibility.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Closed rhinoplasty is not more complicated than open

The rhinoplasty operation itself is the same whether it is closed or open. The only difference is the incision across the columella in the open approach, which is not necessary in the closed approach. The actual procedures themselves are identical.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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There is no easy rhinoplasty!

Rhinoplasty is a demanding surgery - every single time! It is not made easier by the surgical approach - open or closed. Some plastic surgeons feel that the open approach allows them to see better. Rhinoplasty surgeons comfortable with the endonasal (closed) approach will tell you, that they see everything they need to. At the end, the results depend on what is done (and what is not done) to the nasal framework; not how one got there.
Frank P. Fechner, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

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Closed vs Open Rhinoplasty

Closed approach is more difficult. The open approach is easier to learn and is more popular for teaching residents in training and with time less and less facial plastic surgeons are using the closed approach. The results are equally good. Its the expertise of the surgeon not the type of rhinoplasty used. Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

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