It can also correct some breathing problems. Rhinoplasty involves the resculpting of the bone and cartilage. When operating on the nose, the surgeon can either work from within the nose by making an incision inside the nose, or work from the outside by making a small incision across the tissue that separates the nostrils. Although not common, sometimes a second procedure may be required to correct a minor deformity that occurs as a result of the initial rhinoplasty. As in any surgery there is a risk of infection or reaction to the anesthesia.
Nosebleeds can also occur after surgery.
Sometimes small blood vessels may burst causing tiny red spots on the nose to surface. The spots are usually minor in appearance but can be permanent. Some swelling may be present for months, especially in the tip of the nose. Final results of nasal surgery may not be apparent for a year or more. When a traditional open surgical technique is used, or surgery is performed to narrow flared nostrils, small scars will be located on the base of the nose.