Is Closed Rhinoplasty Best for a Droopy Tip Surgery?

Dear sourkid13,


You will live with your nose for the rest of your life and so the goal should be a specific result that you will love

In my hands, in someone with an already nice tip, I can do a closed approach

If there is a lot of asymmetry between the two sides of the tip, then I favor an open appraoch

In the end, you should go with the surgeon you are most comfortable with, the technique does not matter as much


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani

Whether an open or closed technique is used really depends on the nature of the patient's issues and what will be necessary to obtain the desired result. An open technique is generally used when more invasive work is necessary, and it gives the surgeon a better look inside the nose. An exam would really be necessary to determine the technique that would best suit your needs. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. He or she will be able to examine your nose in person and provide you with the best advice. I hope this helps, and good luck to you. 

In my humble opinion, I think an open rhinoplasty approach has a big advantage over closed rhinoplasty when it comes to reshaping and repositioning the nasal tip.