Rhinoplasty is a challenging surgical procedure in facial plastic surgery to reshape or reconstruct the nose for functional and aesthetic purposes. There are two major techniques in rhinoplasty named open and closed which both can alter bone and cartilage. For decades educational courses and articles are presenting that one technique is superior to the other. The main difference between open and closed rhinoplasty lies in the approach the surgeon takes to access the nasal structures. Here’s an overview of both techniques of rhinoplasty, including key stages and techniques commonly involved in the procedure: