Open Rhinoplasty in London

What is Open Rhinoplasty?

is a surgical used to and refine the nose through a small incision at the base of the columella (the strip of tissue separating the nostrils). This allows your full visibility and access to the nasal structures, enabling greater accuracy and when the bone and cartilage framework.

At Real Plastic Surgery, Mr Naveen Cavale, Consultant Plastic and Surgeon, open in London for both aesthetic and improvements. His prioritises natural, results that each patient’s facial proportions and unique anatomy.

Open is often recommended for requiring changes, procedures, or of complex nasal deformities, where and visibility are for outcomes.

Open rhinoplasty from £10,000

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Before and After

Why Choose an Open Rhinoplasty?

The open provides your surgeon with direct access to the nasal framework, which can be beneficial when:

Unlike closed rhinoplasty, where are made only inside the nostrils, open rhinoplasty allows for meticulous and long-lasting definition, especially in cases that require or reconstruction.

At Real Plastic Surgery, Mr Cavale’s philosophy is to enhance, not over-alter. His results are subtle, proportionate, and tailored to your facial .

Techniques Used in Open Rhinoplasty

Every open rhinoplasty procedure is to the patient’s needs, but it may include one or more of the following techniques:

Structural Grafting
grafts (taken from the septum, ear, or rib) are used to support or the nasal framework, ensuring and .

Tip Refinement
The open approach allows precise over nasal tip projection, rotation, and symmetry, contour and profile from every angle.

Bridge Reshaping or Augmentation
Subtle refinement of the bridge can harmony between the nose, forehead, and chin. In cases of previous trauma or irregularities, bridge height and can be .

Correction
For patients difficulty breathing due to septal or valve collapse, functional can be combined with aesthetic reshaping to improve both and .

Each is meticulously and by Mr Cavale to create refined, natural-looking results that age with your .

Between 2 and 2.5 hours. We use a general anaesthetic and you can usually go home on the same day.

days off work.

We patients begin gentle movement around two days after . Light such as walking, climbing stairs, and out basic daily tasks are to support circulation and .

You can begin and doing more at six weeks.

Most patients can resume two weeks after surgery, provided they feel comfortable.

You can shower the day after surgery, but it’s important to keep any wounds and dressings clean and completely dry.

Between six months to a full year. While most subsides within the first few months, subtle changes and final results may to develop over time.

provides a solution. It can be with other and procedures when looking to rejuvenate the and reduce signs of ageing.

To address aesthetic and concerns such as dorsal humps, nasal deviation, asymmetry, or nasal size. The procedure also aims to improve nasal and function, correction of caused by internal nasal obstruction (e.g. deviated septum).

If you have any doubts. Our team of will and guide you through your treatment . During your consultation, Mr Cavale will your suitability and your .

The Patient Journey: Open Rhinoplasty

Your open in London journey begins with a with Mr Naveen Cavale at the REAL Clinic in Battersea. During this 30-minute appointment, he will assess your nasal structure, review your goals, and a bespoke plan to your and outcome.

Virtual consultations are available initially, though an in-person is essential before finalising the surgical plan. Mr Cavale open and consideration to ensure every patient feels confident in their decision before proceeding.

What to Expect on the Day:

Open rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia as a day-case procedure, lasting around two to three hours. A small incision is made at the base of the columella, to hidden internal incisions inside the . This heals as a fine, barely line once recovery is complete.

Following surgery, you’ll need someone to you home and stay for support. includes direct contact with our nursing team via WhatsApp or phone, with a follow-up appointment at one week to remove dressings and .

A six-week review is scheduled to monitor healing and early results, with continued refinement over the next few months as subsides. Should you have any concerns, Mr Cavale and the Real Plastic Surgery team are always available to offer and guidance throughout .

Book a Consultation

If you’re considering open rhinoplasty in London, book a with Mr Naveen Cavale at Real Plastic . As an experienced open rhinoplasty surgeon, Mr Cavale expertise with a deep of facial to results that are elegant, proportionate, and natural.

Frequently Asked Questions

Open rhinoplasty involves a small incision on the columella, direct visibility of the nasal for reshaping. Closed uses incisions hidden entirely within the nostrils but offers less for corrections.

The incision made during open rhinoplasty heals as a fine, faint line under the nose. In most cases, it becomes almost imperceptible over time.

Open is for significant tip refinement, structural support, or of previous nasal surgery. It is often chosen for complex or cases.

Most return to work within one to two weeks, with light exercise resumed after three to four weeks. Swelling gradually over several months, and final results are visible within six to twelve months.

The cost of open rhinoplasty in London varies on the of the surgery and whether functional correction is with work. Prices usually start from £10,000. A quotation is provided after your consultation at the REAL Clinic in . For more details, visit our.

Yes. Mr Cavale’s approach focuses on refinement and harmony rather than over-correction. His goal is to achieve a enhancement that complements your facial features.

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