Closed rhinoplasty is the form of rhinoplasty surgery performed inside the nostrils.
Closed rhinoplasty, which is one of the techniques of aesthetic nose surgery, as in open rhinoplasty, an inverted ‘V’ shape is not made from the outer part of the compartment between the nostrils. All incisions made in closed rhinoplasty are made through the nostrils. In this way, the tip of the nose does not have suture marks as in open rhinoplasty.
Closed rhinoplasty is one of the most preferred surgery technician today. Small incisions are made in both nostrils and the problems in the nose are corrected. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure in which the skin of the nose and soft tissues in the nose are removed. In this way, the skin and soft tissue are much less damaged. The healing process of the nose is accelerated. There are no incisions on the tip of the nose.
How is Closed Rhinoplasty Performed?
Closed rhinoplasty is performed under general or local anesthesia with an operation lasting an average of 1.5-2 hours. The type of anesthesia to be used is decided according to the size of the nose intervention, the patient’s general health status, the patient’s and the surgeon’s choice. However, many surgeons prefer to use general anesthesia.
After the surgery, silicone splints are used, which allow for easy breathing. Protective tape is attached to the nose. These bands have a variety of color options, including skin color. Thus, the use of plaster and tampons, as in traditional methods, has been eliminated.
Splints are removed 2 or 3 days after surgery. The nose does not need to be taken spontaneously thrown into the boiling sutures for stitches.
The Advantages Of Closed Rhinoplasty
Nose surgery is the most preferred nose aesthetic technique, closed technique, brings with it many advantages. The advantages of closed nose aesthetic can be listed as follows::
Since there is no incision on the outside of the nose, it does not leave any marks.
Closed rhinoplasty the nose of those who have any nov or tissue is not harmed.
The soft tissues in the nose are not damaged, resulting in a more natural appearance.
After rhinoplasty, the swelling and healing process takes place more quickly thanks to closed technique rhinoplasty.
The Differences Between Open And Closed Rhinoplasty
The most common type of nose surgery is rhinoplasty that the question is also included. Therefore, after sorting out the advantages of closed nose aesthetic, it is useful to explain the differences between these two nose aesthetic techniques. The most important difference between open and closed rhinoplasty, open technique to make an incision in the skin of the nose, closed technique, not the skin of the nose, the inner part of the nose is made.