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What Are the Advantages of Closed Revision Rhinoplasty Versus Open Revision Rhinoplasty?
asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 168 times
Tags: nose, oblique view, advantage, closed, open, outcome, pain, pros and cons, recovery, results
7 answers to What Are the Advantages of Closed Revision Rhinoplasty Versus Open Revision Rhinoplasty?
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What Are the Advantages of Closed Revision Rhinoplasty Versus Open Revision Rhinoplasty?
Closed Rhinoplasty heals quicker because it has less tissue dissection but the flip side is it also has less ability to deal with serious nasal tip asymmetries/deformities than Open Rhinoplasty.
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Advantages of Closed vs Open Rhinoplasty
The main advantage of a closed rhinoplasty is that recovery is a little quicker. However, after doing open rhinoplasty for 35 years, there are advantages to this technique in certain patients. In difficult or revision rhinoplasty procedures, the surgeon has more control and results are more predictable. I prefer the open procedure when grafts are necessary, when the patient presents with difficult tip problems, and with most revision surgery.
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Closed versus open revision rhinoplasty
The method chosen depends upon the severity of the deformity. In general, only minor, focal deformities are amenable to closed revisions while the majority will require an open approach. The open approach allows greater visibility and easier cartilage grafting.
William D. Losquadro, MD
Mount Kisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
Mount Kisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Closed vs open rhinoplasty
Closed rhinoplasty has less tissue dissection and may have less swelling post op. The question is more what result you are looking for and if the surgeon feels comfortable that he can achieve that result with this approach. If he/she is more comfortable with an open approach and thinks it will be a more predictable result then follow his recommendation.
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Non-surgical techniques are helpful for revision rhinoplasty
Whether a surgeon choses open or closed techniques for revision depends largely on the surgeon's, training, experience, and preference. The open approach allows for direct vision and easier placement of grafts. The closed approach has the advantage of disrupting less of the scar tissue and skin which may be helpful in certain instances.
Another great option to consider is using dermafillers for revision rhinoplasty. Dermafillers are excellent at achieving excellent...
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Depends on the skill of the surgeon
Open vs Closed is a large argument between rhinoplastic surgeons. I do 95% of surgeries closed - but then again, I have been doing noses over 35 years. On occasion, I will do it open if it is very complicated, otherwise I do it closed.
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Open vs closed revision rhinoplasty
The adavntage of the open technique is direct vision, precision, and the ability to suture stabilize the anatomy, grafts etc. Most rhinoplasty experts would advocate that most revisions be done open. There are some exceptions but that would be the most common approach I believe.
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