Rhinoplasty Procedures

Rhinoplasty, the medical term for nose surgery, is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Nose enhancement can be performed on any part of the nose, to reduce or increase its size, to modify the shape and size of the nostrils, tip or bridge of the nose, or to alter the slope or angle of the nose. Rhinoplasty may also be performed to correct an injury or birth defect or to improve breathing problems.

Open Technique

With this technique, most of the incisions remain inside the nose. However, there is one incision made across the Columella, which is the cartilage that separates the nostrils. Once the skin is freed, it can then be lifted over the nose to allow the cartilage structure of the nose to be seen. The surgeon can see the cartilage in its natural state and can make the appropriate surgical changes to create more aesthetically pleasing nose.
With the open rhinoplasty technique it is easier for the surgeon to se the structure of the patients nose, but it leaves the patient with a small permanent scar across the columella.

Closed Technique

With the closed technique all of the incisions are made inside the nose. Then cartilage is pulled out from the nose and shaped. An experienced surgeon should do this procedure. This technique leaves no visible scars and achieves a very natural looking nose. This procedure takes less time than the open rhinoplasty.

Nasal Implants

Nasal implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Depending on the individual needs of each patient, nasal implants made of silicone or gortex can be used to reshape or give more prominence to the appearance of the nose.