How painful is cosmetic nose surgery?

Nose surgery, also known as Rhinoplasty is often performed to fix problems from genetic defects, illness, or trauma, to improve nasal function. This is usually done to help the patient regain normal breathing through the nose that may otherwise be affecting sleep or the ability to exercise. However, more people are now seeking cosmetic corrections to help improve their overall facial appearance. These corrections may be performed to reshape, reduce, or make the nose more symmetrical in relation to the other features of a patient’s face. The Procedure The surgery can include making incisions inside the nostrils or around the tissues between the nostrils. Once the tissue is pulled back, the surgeon can then reshape the cartilage and bone underneath to achieve the desired effect. This procedure is particularly effective for patients who would like to reshape the size of their nose or nostrils, eliminate a bulbous or turned up nose tip, or remove a bump in the ridge. Like a g...