• David S. Slatton, MD • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery •

3781 Westerre Parkway • Suite E • Richmond, Virginia 23233 • (804) 527-1111 • fax (804) 527-1161

Nose & Ear Shaping Patients

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty (nose shaping)

Improvement in the appearance of the nose can be achieved through this procedure. Depending on the individual's anatomy and goals, either an open incision approach or a closed approach may be used. The open rhinoplasty technique involves incisions on the central skin bridge (the columella) between the nostrils. Incisions inside the nostril skin are also made. The open rhinoplasty technique is indicated when significant work on the nasal tip is indicated. The closed rhinoplasty technique involves incisions made within the nose. Often, nasal breathing problems are addressed at the same time as rhinoplasty.