Rhinoplasty Types & Recovery Process

Techniques

Open: Small columellar incision. Wider view, preferred for complex cases.

Closed: All incisions inside. No external scar.

Piezo (ultrasonic): Ultrasonic waves shape bone. Less bruising, more precise.

Preservation: Reshapes while preserving natural anatomy. Natural result, faster recovery.

Recovery Timeline

• Week 1: Splint, mild bruising
• Week 2-3: 60% of swelling gone
• Month 3: 80% gone, ready for public
• Month 6-12: Fine tip definition settles

Red Flags

• Clinic offering no morph simulation
• "Guaranteed result" promise (unethical)
• Surgeon not showing their own cases