Most rhinoplasty procedures seek to achieve similar results, which involve reshaping and refining some part of your nose. To achieve your specific goals, your surgeon may explore the benefits of an open or closed rhinoplasty. These are the most common types of nose jobs that are performed.
Open rhinoplasty is a more comprehensive procedure in which an incision is made between the nostrils to access internal structures. This approach may be more advantageous if significant reshaping is needed to achieve the most attractive outcome.
Closed rhinoplasty is a more conservative surgical technique that involves making incisions inside the nostrils. No visible scarring occurs due to the location of the incisions. However, the amount of reshaping that can be done through a closed rhinoplasty is minimal.
Some rhinoplasty procedures are neither open nor closed, but instead focus solely on the tip. Some people refer to this approach as tip-plasty.