Some patients worry about scarring. As with any incision of the skin, some degree of scarring is bound to take place. However, in rhinoplasty surgeries the scars are minimal and often undetectable.
In the event that Dr. Marcus chooses to perform an open rhinoplasty as part of your surgical plan, a small incision will be made called a trans-columellar incision, which connects the right and left nostril incisions. This incision is no more than 4-5 millimeters and when performed correctly, the healed trans-columellar incision is often invisible and rarely results in an objectionable scar.
A less traditional approach, a closed rhinoplasty indicates that no incisions are made on the outside of the nose in order to accomplish the desired changes. Instead, all surgical incisions are positioned inside the nostrils. The advantage of closed rhinoplasty is there is no scar left on the outside of the nose. The disadvantage is it can be more difficult to have a clear view of the nasal structure, especially when working on the tip of the nose. For this reason, Dr. Marcus is careful in choosing this option, as it generally works best for the more minor alterations.
