Closed Nasal Surgery

One of the most common surgical procedures that we practice at Barr Aesthetics is rhinoplasty, which can also be referred to as nasal surgery, cosmetic nose reshaping, or its commonly used name: a nose job. While most people think of rhinoplasty as a cosmetic surgery, there are actually health applications, as well, such as helping people with breathing issues.

Here are several key aspects of reshaping that go into rhinoplasty:

• Narrowing the patient’s nostrils.
• Changing the overall size of the nose.
• Altering the angle between lips and nose.
• Altering the tip of the nose.
• Altering the bridge of the nose.

Closed Rhinoplasty

There are two primary methods of conducting a rhinoplasty procedure: open nasal surgery and closed nasal surgery. Open nasal surgery is done by operating through the exterior of the nose, while closed nasal surgery is done by going through the interior.

The closed method of Rhinoplasty is done by making incisions within the nose, rather than creating incisions on the exterior of the nose. These internal incisions are made to alter the cartilage in the nose. In general, the ability to visually change the nose is limited with closed rhinoplasty, but it comes with the added benefit of not leaving a post-surgery scar, and also leads to quicker recovery time after the procedure.

The right rhinoplasty procedure for you is going to be dependent on what specific changes you want to be made to your nose, and for what purpose. The specific procedure should be recommended by a specialist in the field of nasal surgeries.

If you are considering any form of rhinoplasty, please don’t hesitate to give our team at Barr Aesthetics a call. We can give you a complete consultation about what options are in front of you, and help educate you on the possible advantages and disadvantages of open vs. closed procedures.