Semi-Open Nose Job, What It Is and Who It Suits
Nose surgery and rhinoplasty can give the nose a more attractive shape and the face more depth. Today there are several surgical techniques for people who are concerned about their nose and want their face to look more balanced.
4 Rhinoplasty Techniques at S45 Clinic, Designed for Each Person
- Open rhinoplasty with base reshaping (without septal extension)
- Open rhinoplasty with structural correction and septal extension (open septorhinoplasty)
- Open rhinoplasty with rib cartilage (hybrid rib rhinoplasty)
- Open rhinoplasty with rib cartilage only (total rib rhinoplasty)
- Semi-open rhinoplasty
In this article, we explain what semi-open rhinoplasty is and who it suits, to help you decide before having nose surgery.
Who Is Semi-Open Rhinoplasty Suitable For?
Semi-open rhinoplasty (marginal incision) uses an incision along the side of both nostrils. It suits people whose existing nasal structure is already good and well shaped but who want more height on the bridge and tip. It also suits people with a dorsal hump or a thick nose, as the surgeon opens the nose to rasp the hump smaller and thinner, and people who want to correct an earlier silicone rhinoplasty.
It lowers the chance of the silicone implant tilting compared with closed rhinoplasty. The surgeon carves an L-shaped silicone implant to a shape that suits your face and the look you want. Recovery takes about 3 to 7 days.
Why Choose Semi-Open Rhinoplasty
- The incision is small and the scar is usually hard to see
- It can correct nose problems such as a short nose, a nose that lacks definition or a large nose
- Lower chance of the silicone implant tilting
- The surgeon uses local anaesthetic, so you do not need a general anaesthetic
- Lower cost than open rhinoplasty
- Shorter operation time than open rhinoplasty
Which Nose Shapes Can Semi-Open Rhinoplasty Create?
- Sloped nose with a projected tip
- Soft tip shape
- Barbie nose shape
