Often stigmatized for its invasiveness; negative effect on recovery; and visible scarring, open rhinoplasty is a surgery procedure technique that facial plastic surgeon Dr. Buonassisi executes with expertise to allow for the most extensive possibilities in creating alterations to the nose to get the best possible results for the individual patient. Among the benefits of open rhinoplasty are greater precision and control when directly viewing the nasal structure, and better access for any manipulation of the nose tip.

The primary difference between the open and closed approach is found in the incisions, where open rhinoplasty incisions are made through the columella (hence the fear of visible scarring), and closed rhinoplasty incisions are made on the inside of the nose in the nostrils.

Listen in as Dr. Buonassisi begins a real open rhinoplasty procedure by starting with the incisions that will allow him to make the best possible alterations for his patient Ola.