The incision is normally made inside the nostrils. This allows the surgeon to reshape the bone and cartilage. In some patients, the only option is to do open nose surgery. However, we always try to avoid this as much as possible, because it may leave scars. Basically, we always work in a way that is as scar-free as possible.
The surgery takes around 2 hours. After the surgery, the nose is protected using surgical splints and nasal tampons. The surgery may be shorter or longer than 2 hours, depending on the specifics of the surgery. This will, of course, be discussed with you beforehand. You will be put under general anaesthesia and can go home on the same day. If you live far away from our clinic, you can book an overnight stay.