Closed Rhinoplasty

What Is Closed Rhinoplasty?

Closed rhinoplasty is a rhinoplasty technique made by cutting the inside of the nose.

Who is closed rhinoplasty suitable for?

The procedure of closed or open rhinoplasty should not be questioned by the patient. Closed or open rhinoplasty is a matter for the surgeon to decide which will result in the best and most successful outcome; in other words, it is a preference that directly affects the surgeon.

What are the advantages of closed rhinoplasty?

Closed rhinoplasty takes less time than open rhinoplasty. Things to consider beforehand are the same for both approaches. In fact, the only difference between closed and open rhinoplasty is the surgical approach.

What are the disadvantages and risks of closed rhinoplasty?

While some operations inside the nose can be performed by directly seeing and measuring the nose in open rhinoplasty, this is not the case in closed rhinoplasty. It is not possible to stop a bleeding vessel in the closed method, but it is easier to stop a bleeding vessel in the open method by seeing that vessel. This also reduces the formation of bruises. A certain amount of bleeding occurs in all standard surgeries. When there is an incision, there may already be some bleeding. Closed rhinoplasty has a slightly higher risk of complications and risky results if the person performing the surgery is not well-versed in the surgery. The learning curve for closed rhinoplasty is more difficult because it is performed by feeling the cartilage, vessel, and muscle structure in the nose. Since open rhinoplasty is also done visually, the learning curve is a little easier.

What should be considered before closed rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty operations do not require any special preparation. It is critical to understand the patient's expectations, as well as to determine the patient's wishes and properly inform the doctor. The most crucial aspect of preparation is the pre-operative strategy, planning, and communication. It does not, nevertheless, necessitate any special surgical preparation. According to the general rule for all surgeries, if the patient is taking blood thinners, he/she should discontinue them as directed by his/her doctor, and if he/she smokes, he/she should quit before the surgery.

How is closed rhinoplasty performed?

Closed rhinoplasty is performed without lifting the nose with incisions made from the inside of the nostrils. A 3-4 cm incision is made from the inside of the nose, not from the wing, with a scalpel. In this way, the cartilages and bones of the nose are reached. In this area, the skin is removed in the area to be intervened, and then the bone parts are removed if the bone is to be taken. These procedures are also carried out if cartilage parts are to be removed or added. This incision is then closed with sutures.

How long does closed rhinoplasty take?

Nose aesthetic surgeries vary depending on the operation to be performed. The operation may take 2-2.5 hours if there is no septum curvature or other complications. If only the tip of the nose needs to be shaped, the process is sped up even more.

What should be considered after closed rhinoplasty?

One of the most important things to remember after rhinoplasty is to avoid situations and activities that can raise blood pressure in the head area, such as bending and tying shoelaces. To protect your nose from trauma and reduce swelling after surgery, it is best to elevate your head with a pillow as much as possible while lying down. Blood thinner medicines and foods should be avoided. After rhinoplasty surgery, sports should not be done for a while. Normal activities should be avoided for 10 days, and high-intensity sports should be avoided for three weeks. Nose aesthetic surgeries vary depending on the operation to be performed. It is recommended not to wash the head in the bathroom for a while after rhinoplasty. Trauma should be avoided. Following rhinoplasty, glasses should not be worn for as long as the doctor recommends against it. Eating regularly and sleeping regularly accelerates the healing process. Brushing your teeth too hard and too quickly can cause sensitivity at the base of your nose.

What is the cost of closed rhinoplasty?

One of the most frequently asked questions by patients is the cost of rhinoplasty and the cost of non-surgical rhinoplasty. This fee varies depending on the hospital where the operation is performed and the doctor performing it.