Rhinoplasty: Open vs. Closed & Material Selection… Summary of In-Person Consultations

The thing I felt most when looking into rhinoplasty was,
It wasn't just a "nose-raising surgery."
The incision method is different, and the choice of rhinoplasty material is also different.
The design direction also changes according to the overall mood of the face.

 

At first, I was at a loss as to what criteria to use to choose.
After going to counseling several times The part that has been clearly organized There is this.

I will share the contents as is.
Rather than who is correct, For reference to those who are struggling like me I think it would be good if you look at it with a feeling.

 

 

1. Open rhinoplasty vs. closed rhinoplasty: what is the difference?

 

At first, I thought, “A non-open type that doesn’t leave a scar is definitely better, right?”
When I actually received counseling, the direction was completely different depending on the situation.

 

 

Open rhinoplasty

• Surgery to open the nasal bridge slightly and directly view the internal structure

• Nose tip shaping, asymmetry correction It is advantageous for detailed work together.

• I heard that this side was better because the direction of the cartilage at the tip of my nose was a bit asymmetrical.

 

Closed rhinoplasty

• The incision is made only inside the nose. Almost no visible scars

• When the nose line needs to be slightly corrected or the change is not significant fitness

• The advantage of fast recovery

 

Open type → If the change is large or correction of the tip of the nose is needed.
If you want a natural nose line with little change, choose the closed type.

This is It varies depending on the condition of the nose. That's so true.

 

 

2. Choosing a Rhinoplasty Material: Cartilage vs. Implants

 

I had a lot of worries here too
Things that were sorted out while going to counseling Not “good/bad” but “suitable/unsuitable” It was.

 

Autologous cartilage (septal cartilage, ear cartilage, costal cartilage)

• Because I use my organization Natural and biocompatible

• Instead, a extraction process is required and may take a little longer.

 

Prosthetics (silicone, Gore-Tex, etc.)

• Easy to clearly express the nose line

• Management points are necessary as replacement may occur during reoperation

 

When I received counseling, what was recommended was
Nose bridge = silicone, nose tip = septum cartilage mixture.
this Naturalness + Line Balance They said they both got caught.

 

 

3. I decided this before the surgery.

 

• What nose shape suits my face?

• What's my style, a subtle change or a natural change?

• “Is the doctor giving an understandable explanation?” (really important…)

 

 

If you take a screenshot of a celebrity's nose
“Different face shapes / Different skin thickness / Different line harmony”
Now I know why I hear this all the time…
This is the direction that maintains the overall harmony of the face the longest.

 

 

 

To sum up

 

• Rhinoplasty is Before the incision method, the first thing to consider is 'what kind of correction my nose needs'.

• The material is Choose between naturalness and clarity depending on the result you want.

• The first surgery It's safer to first look at the harmony with the face without going overboard.

• Once you have a design direction, surgical selection becomes much easier.

 

 

FAQ❓

 

Q. Do I really need to use prosthetics?
A. No. In many cases, correction is focused solely on the tip cartilage. It depends on the extent of the change in nose bridge height.

 

Q. How long will the recovery period take?
A. Expect significant swelling to last 1-2 weeks, and natural lines to stabilize for 1-3 months.

 

Q. If I do the closed procedure, will the scar really not be visible?
A. Since the incision is on the inside, it is barely noticeable from the outside. However, the range of correction may be limited.

 

Q. Is combination surgery (nasal implant + tip cartilage) common?
A. Yes. It is a combination that is often chosen in terms of naturalness and maintaining lines.

 

Q. I heard there’s a lot of talk about reoperations…
A. This is more likely to happen if you make the range of change too large or create a line that does not match your face.

 

 

 

 

 

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