Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty: What’s the Difference? Posted on October 27, 2023 By TLKM Plastic Surgery As the central feature of your face, your nose plays a critical role in your overall facial harmony. When needed, rhinoplasty can provide the fine-tuning necessary to enhance this balance. Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a "nose job," is designed to alter the nose's shape, size, or functional aspects. If you're considering rhinoplasty, you may be … Read More
Why I Prefer to Perform Open Rhinoplasty Procedures Posted on August 16, 2016 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Patients interested in rhinoplasty in Chicago may have come across the terms "open" and "closed" when reading about the procedure. Even though the choice of a rhinoplasty technique depends mostly on the patients' goals and the surgeon's preference, I prefer performing open rhinoplasties on most of my patients. I'll explain why in this blog post. What … Read More