According To Dr. Shah | Chicago, IL
Actual Patient
Scarless rhinoplasty, also known as closed rhinoplasty, is a surgical technique that aims to reshape the nose without visible external scarring by making incisions inside the nostrils.
Scarless rhinoplasty is where an incision is made inside the nose with no external incisions. This is an ideal approach for patients who wish to preserve the nasal tip and adjust just the bridge.
Since scarless rhinoplasty often involves less changes to the nose, swelling is oftentimes less than more extensive change procedures including open.
Dorsal or bridge asymmetries can be improved with this approach but oftentimes tip work must be determined on a case by case basis.
No, he chooses the technique based on the patient’s aesthetic goals.
He uses the technique to first preserve as much natural cartilage and natural shapes to the nose as possible. He dissects in a specific plane to preserve ligaments ensuring the nasal tip and surrounding structures are preserved as much as possible.
