RHINOPLASTYin Rockford, IL

The Surgery

What to expect during your nose job

Your rhinoplasty procedure will be done under general anesthesia and should take about one to two hours. During surgery, Dr. Pryor will take either an open or closed surgical approach. With the open approach, he will create a small incision outside the nose, along the strip of tissue that separates the nostrils. By fully opening up the nose, Dr. Pryor can visualize the underlying nasal structure and obtain a direct surgical route. Although the external incision means there will be some visible scarring, it is usually very difficult to detect once the area has healed.

With the closed approach, Dr. Pryor will place all incisions inside your nose – which results in undetectable scarring after surgery. This approach is also associated with less swelling and a quicker recovery time, but it’s not ideal for all patients. It’s only appropriate if you require minor changes to the nasal tip. In general, more substantial nasal shaping is best accomplished with the open technique.