There are different approaches to changing the shape of the nose surgically. There are advantages of one type of operation over another and the surgeon chooses a specific one based on his needs in the operating room. Because of this, many prospective patients are confused about the categories.
- Closed Rhinoplasty – The procedure is performed without any external incisions in the nose. This is an indirect approach that does not allow direct visualization of the parts of the nose.
- Open Rhinoplasty – Incision across the columella (the visible strut between the right and left nostrils) is used to allow direct visualization of the various parts of the nose.
- Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty – Injectable fillers are used to change the appearance of the nose.
- Septoplasty – Correction of curvature of the partition between the right and left airway. This has no effect on the outward appearance of the nose.
- Turbinectomy – Pruning of excess of filtering structure within the airway. This has no effect on the outward appearance of the nose.