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Will I Have Visible Scars from a Nose Job?

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Scars should not be an issue after rhinoplasty

In closed, or endonasal, rhinoplasty all the incisions are typically made inside the nostrils. No external incisions are made whatsoever, with the uncommon exception of surgeries which include nostril-narrowing procedures such as the Weir excision or sill excision. In open rhinoplasty, a tiny incision is made across the columella, typically in the shape of an upside-down "V" or a stairstep. If this incision is created and repaired carefully, the resultant scar should... more

Hidden Incisions

Rhinoplasty can be done with no visible scars by placing all incisions inside the nose. This is called "Closed" Rhinoplasty. Ask your surgeon if you are a good candidate.

Visible Scars After A Rhinoplasty

Anytime a scar is created, it will leave a mark. An experienced and well trained rhinoplasty surgeon will do a variety of maneuvers to make the scar less visible. Typically, in an open rhinoplasty, there is an incision between the nostrils in the columella. Scarring around the nostril area (termed the alar base) can also leave scars which can become visible. This incision will usually heal well depending on a variety of factors including: Surgeon... more

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Rhinoplasty and scars

There are two types of rhinoplasties: open and closed. In an open approach, there is small incision made on the columella, which is the part of the nose between the nostrils. This heals very well and is virtually undetectable in most cases. A closed rhinoplasty involves no external incisions, with all the incisions located inside the nostrils. The open approach allows for better exposure especially if more intricate work is to be done on the nasal tip or a paient requires a revision. Please... more

Rhinoplasty Scars

Scars are scars and are premanent....That having been said, in the hands of an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, whether OPEN or CLOSED, these scars should melt away and be virtually impossible to detect. This is a great operation for the right patient in the right hands....search carefully, solicit many professional opinions and I am sure you will be very happy! Good Luck Dr. C

Most rhinoplasties (nose jobs) can be done with either no incision or a very small incision

There are two ways to approach the nose when performing a rhinoplasty (nose job). The first is the closed rhinoplasty. In this surgery, the surgeon approaches the anatomy through the inside of the nostrils. There are incisions, but they are all inside of your nose (kind of like doing the surgery from the inside-out). This apprach is best for straight-forward noses which do not need extensive work. The other approach is called the open rhinoplasty. In this apporach, a small incision in... more

Visible Scars from a Nose Job

If you are a candidate, a closed rhinoplasty can be performed where the incisions are inside the nose. In this case, there would not be any visible scars. Consult with 3 - 4 board certified plastic surgeons to explore your options.

Rhinoplasty Is A Scarless Procedure

`For the most part, rhinoplasty does not involve any visible scars and that concern is not usually an important one. It is true that in an open rhinoplasty an incision is used across the strip of skin between the nostrils. (columella) But incision almost always heals so well that a resulting visible scar or the need for scar revision of it is very uncommon.

Rhinoplasty Incisions Usually Hidden Inside the Nose

There are basically two approaches to accessing the nasal structures when performing a rhinoplasty. One is called "closed" and the other "open". Truth is, they are both open, the question is where the opening is made. In a "closed" approach, all of the incisions are inside of the nose leaving the patient with no visible scars. In contrast, the "open" approach includes an incision across the skin between the nostrils... more

Rhinoplasty Scars

Rhinoplasty can be performed by the 'closed' technique, in which all incisions are placed within the nostril, or the 'open' approach, in which an incision is also placed on the columella, the skin between the nostrils. This incision is external but heals extremely well and is almost imperceptible. Occasionally, osteotomies to cut the bones and narrow the nose are performed through external incisions on the side of the nose. These are 2 mm and also heal... more

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