Different Rhinoplasty Techniques- What’s Best for You?
September 8, 2010
Rhinoplasty Techniques- What is best for you?
Depending on the complexity of the surgery and the patient’s nasal structure, one of three common techniques may be used: open rhinoplasty, closed rhinoplasty or tip plasty.
Open Rhinoplasty
Open rhinoplasty is used for reducing the overall size of a large nose or when more access is required to re-sculpt the bone and cartilage and is the preferred technique used by Dr. Salzhauer. A small incision is made in the column between the nostrils (the columella), allowing the nasal skin to be lifted back off the underlying structure of the nose and allows Dr. Salzhauer have a clear view of the nasal anatomy. The bone and cartilage are then sculpted to create the desired shape and size of the nose and the nasal skin is then re-adhered.
Closed Rhinoplasty
Using this procedure, several incisions are made inside the nostrils without lifting the nasal skin. The bone and cartilage of the nose are altered from within to achieve the desired contour of the nose. This procedure is usually performed when only minor changes are desired.
Tip Plasty
This procedure is used when only the tip of the nose is to be surgically altered. Dr. Salzhauer may use either the open or closed rhinoplasty techniques to achieve the desired effect.
