In Miami, patients come in already doing their homework. They’ve heard the terms. Closed. Open. Minimal scars. Faster recovery. More precision. And somewhere along the way, it starts to feel like you need to choose the “better” technique before you even meet your surgeon.
At Aeris, that’s not how it works.
According to Dr. Ghersi, the question isn’t which technique is better. It’s which technique is right for you. Because the best results don’t come from forcing an approach. They come from selecting the right strategy based on your anatomy, your goals, and what it actually takes to get you there.
Closed rhinoplasty is performed through incisions inside the nose. There’s no external scar. It’s often ideal for patients who need more subtle refinements, smoothing a bump, slight tip adjustments, or minor reshaping. The recovery can feel a bit easier early on, and for the right candidate, it delivers beautiful, natural results without visible incisions.
Open rhinoplasty involves a small incision at the base of the nose, allowing the skin to be lifted so the surgeon can fully see and access the underlying structure. This approach gives more visibility and control, especially in complex cases. It’s often the better option for patients who need significant reshaping, tip work, structural support, or revision surgery.
And this is where most patients get it wrong.
They come in asking for “closed” because they want no scar. Or they assume “open” means something went wrong or that recovery will be dramatically harder. In reality, when performed correctly, both techniques heal beautifully. The difference is in what your nose actually needs.
We had a patient at Aeris who came in set on a closed rhinoplasty. She wanted something subtle. No scar. Minimal downtime. On the surface, it made sense.
But once Dr. Ghersi evaluated her, it was clear that her goals required more than a minor adjustment. Her tip lacked support. There was an asymmetry that couldn’t be fully addressed without direct visualization. A closed approach would have limited the result.
She trusted the process and moved forward with an open rhinoplasty.
The incision healed seamlessly. What mattered more was the outcome. Her nose looked balanced, natural, and stable. Not just right after surgery, but long-term. She didn’t just get a “nice result.” She got the right result.
That’s the distinction.
At Aeris, the technique is never the selling point. The outcome is. Choosing between open and closed rhinoplasty is a surgical decision, not a marketing one. And when that decision is made correctly, patients don’t fixate on how it was done. They focus on how they feel when they see themselves.
Confident. Aligned. Effortless.
If you’re trying to decide between closed and open rhinoplasty in Miami, the next step isn’t choosing a technique. It’s getting a clear, honest evaluation from someone who does both and knows when each one matters.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Ghersi at Aeris. Call (305) 446-7700 or fill out the consultation form to move forward with clarity and confidence.