Collins Plastic Surgery

What exactly is closed rhinoplasty?

Closed rhinoplasty (endonasal rhinoplasty) is also performed under general anesthesia, but all incisions are made on the mucosa within the nostrils. Typically, the surgeon makes separate surgical openings in the left and right nostrils. When compared to an open rhinoplasty, it is less invasive and causes less swelling.

What distinguishes it from open rhinoplasty?

Open rhinoplasty, as opposed to closed rhinoplasty, necessitates the surgeon making a small incision on the patient’s columella, or the soft tissue separating the nostrils. This allows the surgeon to access the nose’s underlying bone and cartilage structure. As a result, open rhinoplasty is a more invasive procedure that requires more stitches and a longer recovery period.

Is there a minimum age?

Rhinoplasty is usually recommended for patients over the age of 15. The facial skeleton is usually mature enough at this age to undergo cosmetic changes. Another way for surgeons to determine whether or not the patient’s facial skeleton has fully developed is to understand when the patient’s foot size has stopped growing, because foot growth is closely related to facial skeleton growth.

What are the benefits of a closed rhinoplasty?

No external cuts or scars – One advantage of a closed rhinoplasty is that all incisions are made inside the nose, with no external cuts or scars. This reduces the possibility of permanent external scarring, which is common with open rhinoplasty and other procedures involving external incisions.

What are some of the drawbacks of a closed rhinoplasty?

Patient selection, as with any surgical procedure, is critical. A thorough and honest consultation with a closed rhinoplasty surgeon will assist you in determining whether this technique is right for you. In our practice, 98% of patients are pleased with the results, while the remaining 2% are disappointed in the worst-case scenario.