Where Are Open Rhinoplasty Incisions Placed?

Where are the Open Rhinoplasty Incisions Placed?

Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi shows where the open rhinoplasty incisions go.

The collumelar incision used for open rhinoplasty is placed between the nostrils in the base of the collumela. The incision is strategically designed in an inverted v shape so that it is difficult to see when healed.

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