Rhinoplasty is a very popular facial plastic surgery. Rhinoplasty, or a “nose job,” reshapes, resizes, and can fully reconstruct the nose. Depending on aesthetic preferences, or functional needs, your board-certified facial plastic surgeon may recommend one, or more, of the following rhinoplasty techniques.
Keep reading to see the different techniques used to perform a rhinoplasty and their benefits.
Open Rhinoplasty
Open rhinoplasty is named for the small external incision that is made between the nostrils. An open rhinoplasty addresses significant cosmetic or functional issues with the nose. Creating the incision allows the surgeon to lift the skin and see the underlying bone and cartilage that needs to be adjusted. An open rhinoplasty lets your surgeon make more precise and detailed modifications. Highly skilled and trusted rhinoplasty surgeons can also easily hide the scar. With proper after-care, your nose should heal and show no signs of alteration, even with incision. Open rhinoplasty is one of the more popular nose job options because it can provide greater access for complex surgeries.
Closed Rhinoplasty
Contrary to the name, a closed rhinoplasty still requires incisions. However, these incisions are made inside the nostril. Closed rhinoplasty is best for minor adjustments to the nose and is ideal for someone looking for less invasive options for a rhinoplasty. A closed rhinoplasty can be used to smooth a nasal hump, refine the tip of the nose, or make slight changes to the nasal bridge. Because the incisions are made inside the nostril of the nose, there is no visible scarring. However, it is important to keep these incision sites clean post-surgery.
Other Rhinoplasty Options
Non-surgical rhinoplasty options are available and can provide great results for those looking to avoid surgery. Injections, like filler, are often used to smooth nasal bumps or create more symmetry. It is important to note that filler is not permanent and lasts anywhere between six months to a year.
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Whether you’ve always wanted to make a change or are considering a nose job or other facial plastic surgery in Austin, our team at Louis William Apostolakis, M.D. is led by our board-certified surgeon who holds years of experience providing Rhinoplasty in Austin, TX, and helping to improve the appearance of faces and overall quality of life.