When to Open a Nose For Breathing

One of the most controverial issues in rhinoplasty is closed versus open rhinoplasty. While many surgeons feel comfortable in one technique or the other, there are a select few who feel comfortable in either technique. My viewpoint on this controversial topic can be seen in the most recent listing of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, where my article “Indications and Treatment for Open Septoplasty.”