Glossary term
Rhinoplasty (Open/Closed)
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A surgical procedure to reshape the nose, with the open technique involving a small incision across the columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils) to provide direct visibility of the nasal framework, and the closed technique using incisions concealed entirely within the nostrils. Both approaches can address aesthetic and functional concerns such as dorsal humps, tip refinement, and breathing difficulties from a deviated septum.