Open or closed Rhinoplasty?

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10 answers to “Open or closed Rhinoplasty?”

A: Rhinoplasty techniques

By Gregory J. Mackay, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty, also known as nose surgery, is a procedure that sculptures the nose, changing its shape and/or size. It can be performed to meet cosmetic goals or for reconstructive purposes such as birth defects or breathing problems. Small changes in the nose can often have a significant, noticeable impact on... more

A: Rhinoplasty Surgery: Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty

By C. Spencer Cochran, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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 that he or she feels is most appropriate, and the surgical technique employed depends primarily on the goals established by you and your surgeon. Some... more

A: The surgeon, not the approach, is the important determinant

By M. Mark Mofid, MD - San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Having performed many open and closed rhinoplasty surgeries, I agreee that the visualization is much better with the open technique. Having said this, excellent results can be obtained with the closed technique with a surgeon that is experienced and comfortable using that approach. There are... more

A: Open Rhinoplasty best for a lot of tip work

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I am not a big fan of computer morphing because I think that it becomes an implied contract to the patient. It is almost impossible to get the same exact result as the morphed image. Without seeing your other views, it is difficult to see what you need besides the dorsal reduction and some modified tip work. I... more

A: Dorsal Hump = closed rhinoplasty

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Open rhinoplasty is great for tip tightening, mid-vault corrections and all revision surgeries. Closed rhinoplasty is good for everything else.

A: Don't cut your nose ...?

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Adam, Presumably you had a full consultation with the surgeon and discussed ALL of the aspects of your nose that you would like to have addressed. If your only concern is the hump, then you would do just as well with a closed approach and avoid an incision on your columella. The open approach... more

A: Open or closed--the surgeon is the key to a good result

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

First of all, forget the imaging. Look at the kind of long-term results he's had with other patients--real people not computer patients. We pioneered the open technique more than thirty years ago. It gives the surgeon an excellent ability to see what he's doing. However, really good nasal surgeons can achieve... more

A: Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty a matter of choice

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

The technique used to perform a rhinoplasty or more simply the operative approach is only a minor consideration. Most plastic surgeons are competent with both techniques, open and closed. For myself, if there is a good deal of tip modification that must be done, I prefer the open approach... more

A: Open Versus Closed Rhinoplasty...It's Not the Approach, It's Who Is Doing the "Approaching"

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Adam, From the picture and computer image it is difficult to answer what is the best approach to your rhinoplasty. After examining the nose, diagnosing what is causing the areas of complaint, and making a plan to correct those complaints, the approach be it open (external) or closed (internal)... more

A: It does not matter

By Min S. Ahn, MD - Westborough Facial Plastic Surgeon

The pictures look like a reasonable expectation from rhinoplasty. The success of the surgery depends more on the experience and skill of the physician than the choice of open vs. closed. Both procedures work well to reduce a dorsal hump. I prefer the open approach because I can see the entire anatomy, but... more