Many plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty from within the nose, making their incision inside the nostrils. Incisions are made inside the nostrils or at the base of the nose, providing access to the cartilage and bone, which can then be sculpted into shape. When the surgery is complete, a splint will be applied to help your nose maintain its new shape. Nasal packs or soft plastic splints also may be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the septum, the dividing wall between the air passages. The surgeon removes the hump using a chisel or a rasp, then brings the nasal bones together to form a narrower bridge.
Cartilage is trimmed to reshape the tip of the nose.
Trimming the septum improves the angle between the nose and upper lip. You can control any discomfort with the pain medication prescribed by your surgeon. You'll notice that the swelling and bruising around your eyes will increase at first, reaching a peak after two or three days. Applying cold compresses will reduce this swelling and make you feel a bit better. In any case, you'll feel a lot better than you look.