5 Myths About Rhinoplasty

3. Is it Painful or Not!

Rhinoplasty is painful–Unlike other plastic surgery procedures like breast implants or tummy tuck, rhinoplasty is not usually painful. Most surgeons perform rhinoplasty under general anesthesia, so you will be fully asleep and will not feel a thing. After the surgery, you will have a small nose cast for 7 to 10 days, during which you will most likely feel congested, as if having a cold. The area around your nose and eyes may be swollen and bruised (especially if it has reshaped your nasal bones); however, the overall discomfort you will experience after the surgery is minimal.