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For many patients, closed nose reshaping, also known as closed rhinoplasty, offers them the benefits of a traditional nose job without the inherent risk of external scarring. The incision in closed rhinoplasty is made inside your nostril, where it will heal invisibly. The surgeon won’t have quite as much freedom with a closed procedure, but plenty of reshaping options are still available. Cartilage and bone can be removed, or can be taken from another part of your body and added for better support or shape. In some cases, your surgeon may ultimately decide to use an artificial implant to give you the best appearance.
Since the basic difference between open and closed nose reshaping is actually one little cut, the preparation for the procedures is roughly the same. You will also usually be put under general anesthesia for either procedure. In some cases, your surgeon may opt for a local anesthetic. The extra cut does not really alter the nose’s recovery process, since the skin will heal more quickly than the cartilage and bone underneath. The main decision as to open or closed nose reshaping deals with whether the surgeon feels he will have enough access without the extra cut.
Once your nose is finished being reshaped, the incision will then be closed, and the surgeon will place a splint on your nose, to help to retain the shape he has created. Nasal packing, composed of gauze pieces filling the nostrils, may be placed inside your nose to keep bleeding under control, and to keep the tissue that divides the nostrils (the septum) in place. Any nasal packing is usually removed after a few days, and the stitches and splint will generally be removed after a week or two. Nasal packing is one of the main causes of pain after open or closed nosed reshaping, so some surgeons will avoid using it, if they can.
Every person is different, and so is every nose. Closed rhinoplasty is a surgery that can help in correcting deformities or in making subtle changes for cosmetic purposes. Whether your problem is age related, or the result of an injury or a birth defect, closed nose reshaping can help to provide proportion and proper balance to your face and nose. Modern aesthetic rhinoplasty aims to improve the nose’s appearance, and to give it a more natural look. Nose reshaping is a very popular cosmetic surgical procedure.
If you are seeking nose reshaping, it may be due to a hanging nose tip, an over-projected nose, a deviated nose, a long or twisted nose, a short nose, or a nasal bump. Rhinoplasty describes the various surgical steps that can help to reshape your nose. You can have your nose straightened, or have a hump lowered, or have a depression filled, for a better contour. The size and shape of the tip of your nose can be refined, and your surgeon can refine the angle between your upper lip and the tip of your nose.
Good results in closed nose reshaping depends on what you need and want as an individual. Your surgeon’s goal should be that you have a balanced nose with a tip that matches the bridge, and a nose that looks in harmony with the rest of your face. Your nose should have a non-operated look that appears strong, not just overly small.
