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Types of rhinoplasty

The two main types of rhinoplasty are surgical and non-surgical:

Non-surgical rhinoplasty

This is mostly indicated in patients with minimal imperfections who do not want to have surgery. Hyaluronic acid is used as a filler and placed in different parts of the nose in order to camouflage a dorsal hump, a bulky tip, etc… Having said that, it is important to know that not everyone is a good candidate for this intervention and that the procedure needs to be repeated every around 9 to 12 months.

Surgical rhinoplasty

The two main categories are the closed and the open rhinoplasty.

Closed rhinoplasty: In this procedure, the surgeon accesses the cartilaginous framework of the nose through incision placed inside the nose without any scars in the skin. In some cases, all the surgical objectives can be accomplished through this limited access, however, some advanced techniques require direct visualization of the nasal framework for optimal results.
Open rhinoplasty: Here, all structures of the nose can be seen and accessed with direct visualization, which allows the surgeon to perform advanced and precise techniques. With regards to scars, the only difference between the open and closed technique is that the former has an extra very small scar on the columella (the structure that connects the upper lip to the tip of the nose). This scar, when properly closed, can be become invisible few months after the procedure