Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty

The difference between an open rhinoplasty and a closed rhinoplasty is that in an open rhinoplasty, an incision is placed across the bottom of the nose.

The red line on the image below right shows the location of the incision.  Below left, we see the nose after healing is complete; it's difficult to see the scar after it has had time to heal.

Dr. Denenberg performs most of his rhinoplasties using the open technique.  He feels that the open approach allows a better view of the nasal structure, which allows him to use more techniques, and to judge better what to do.

Some surgeons prefer closed rhinoplasty.  What's important is not whether the doctor uses open or closed, but rather the quality of results that he is able to achieve.

Click here to view Dr. Denenberg's before and after rhinoplasty photographs.