There is no standard procedure for rhinoplasty. Each patient needs individual evaluation for characteristics they desire to change. The principle of the procedure is for the surgeon to separate the skin of the nose from the underlying bone and cartilage framework, reshape them, and then allow the skin to reshape over the enhanced framework. Commonly performed procedures include the removal of a hump, narrowing the nose, and refining the nasal tip.
Many patients have deviation of the septum causing breathing difficulties.
This treated at the same time. Some patients may require chin surgery to better balance the face. The surgery takes one to three hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Patients usually go home after surgery. Dressings may include internal and external splints as well as packing.