There are several reasons you might consider rhinoplasty ("nose job"):

Cosmetic - you might not like the shape or size of your nose in proportion to the rest of your face.
Medical - you might have experienced an injury to your nose causing it to be broken or crooked. Or you may have nasal blockage causing permanent breathing problems. Rhinoplasty is considered as reconstructive surgery if there are medical reasons for the procedure.


What happens during rhinoplasty?

A rhinoplasty (commonly known as a "nose job") is performed under a general anaesthetic
The length of the procedure and the technique used will depend on how much your nose needs to be altered
Your Nuffield Health surgeon can refine the tip of your nose by removing cartilage
If you have a hump (dorsum) on your nose it can be shaved down
Your surgeon can also straighten and narrow your nasal bones by breaking and then setting them
Your surgeon may need to rebuild part of your nose
The operation can be performed from inside the nostrils (known as closed rhinoplasty) or your surgeon will make a small cut in the area between your nostrils to expose the underlying area (known as open rhinoplasty)
You may need to spend 1 -2 nights in hospital
You may have a splint held over your nose by tape and your nose may be packed
If your nose is packed you will need to breathe through your mouth until the packing is removed the morning after your nose reshaping surgery
To control swelling and bruising you may be given ice packs
You will be given pain relief medication.