Open Rhinoplasty in London

What is Open Rhinoplasty?

Open rhinoplasty is a technique used to reshape and refine the nose through a small incision at the base of the columella (the strip of the nostrils). This allows your full visibility and access to the structures, enabling greater accuracy and when sculpting the bone and .

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

Open is often recommended for patients requiring structural changes, procedures, or correction of complex nasal deformities, where precision and are for .

Open from £10,000

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Why Choose an Open Rhinoplasty?

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

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

At Surgery, Mr Cavale’s philosophy is to enhance, not . His results are subtle, proportionate, and tailored to your natural facial balance.

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
Cartilage grafts (taken from the septum, ear, or rib) are used to support or reshape the nasal framework, ensuring long-term stability and .

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

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

Functional Correction
For difficulty breathing due to or internal valve collapse, functional rhinoplasty can be with to both and airflow.

Each is and by Mr Cavale to create refined, natural-looking results that age gracefully 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 recommend patients begin gentle around two days after surgery. Light activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and out basic daily tasks are to and recovery.

You can begin and doing more at six weeks.

Most can two weeks after surgery, provided they .

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 within the first few months, subtle changes and final results may continue to develop over time.

Rhinoplasty provides a permanent solution. It can be with other surgical and non-surgical procedures when looking to rejuvenate the appearance and reduce signs of ageing.

To and structural concerns such as dorsal humps, nasal deviation, asymmetry, or disproportionate nasal size. The also aims to contour and function, of difficulties caused by obstruction (e.g. septum).

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

The Patient Journey: Open Rhinoplasty

Your open in London journey begins with a comprehensive consultation 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 develop a bespoke surgical plan to your anatomy and desired outcome.

Virtual consultations are available initially, though an is before finalising the . Mr open and careful consideration to ensure every patient feels in their before proceeding.

What to Expect on the Day:

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

Following surgery, you’ll need someone to you home and stay overnight for support. includes with our team via WhatsApp or phone, with a at one week to remove dressings and sutures.

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

Book a Consultation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Open involves a small on the columella, visibility of the nasal framework for precise reshaping. Closed uses entirely within the but offers less visibility for complex corrections.

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

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

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

The cost of open rhinoplasty in depending on the complexity of the and whether is with aesthetic work. Prices usually start from £10,000. A detailed quotation is provided after your consultation at the in Battersea. For more details, visit our.

Yes. Mr Cavale’s on and rather than . His goal is to a natural enhancement that complements your .

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