Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a very popular procedure at the Hunstad Center. This procedure utilizes techniques such as cartilage removal, nasal bone manipulation and/or tip shaping. It is designed to improve the appearance of the nose and, in some cases, to improve breathing. Two techniques, closed and open, are utilized but most commonly, the open technique is used.

In a closed rhinoplasty technique, incisions are hidden inside the nose. This is possible when the bridge and/or dorsum of the nose are the issue. It can also be used in cases of a deviated septum.

The open technique allows for all cartilage and bone components from top to tip to be clearly visualized and accurately shaped. This includes an abundance of procedures to correct everything from dorsal hump to flaring nostrils!

The scar crosses the columella between the nostrils and extends into the folds usually undetectable within six to twelve weeks. There is usually swelling following a Rhinoplasty, which may persist for as long as six months, however the new shape is visible upon splint removal approximately 5 days after your procedure. Numbness of the tip, which is temporary, may also be experienced.

The following patient had an open tip rhinoplasty with with dorsal hump reduction and alar strut grafts to define the nostrils. He also underwent a bilateral turbinectomy, which allows for smoother passage of air.
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Complete Open Rhinoplasty
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Open Tip Rhinoplasty-- This patient underwent a complete open tip rhinoplasty improving her dorsum, flared nostrils and tip shape.


This is a 23 year female. She had a complete rhinoplasty (nose). She has a significant improvement in her tip, dorsum, and overall shape and appearance. All large dorsal hump was reduced improving the profile dramatically. This also allowed for tipped elevation.
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