The final step in an open rhinoplasty procedure is an important one. The closing stitch ties all the surgical changes together, and in an open rhinoplasty is important to be done carefully so as to leave as least visible of a scar as possible. Taping and cast application then sets the nose up to begin healing in the desired shape.

Watch rhinoplasty specialist Dr. Buonassisi close the rhinoplasty surgery for his patient Ola with dissolvable stitches and a cast as he explains his process.