Is Rhinoplasty Painful?

The nose is a defining feature of the entire face. Its shape and size vastly effect how you look. This is the reason why nose surgery is becoming so popular nowadays. Although it is popular, there exist many speculations about it. The “surgery” tag further fuels these speculations. One question that haunts most people is, Is Rhinoplasty painful? Does a nose job hurt? In this blog post, we try to answer this very question so that people like you, who are genuinely interested in the surgery, can benefit.

Is Rhinoplasty painful?

If you are looking to get a nose job, or are preparing yourself for the surgery; you might be wondering if it hurts or is it painful. That, of course, is perfectly normal. After all, if you have never had a nose surgery before, or do not know anyone personally who has; you might have no idea what to expect. This is probably why most surgeons walk their patients through the procedure and lay out realistic expectations for them. Before moving on, let us know what exactly rhinoplasty is.

What is Rhinoplasty?

A Rhinoplasty is a nose surgery where the surgeon makes a small incision between the nostrils, which allows him to remove skin from the substructures and contour the cartilage underneath. It is extremely safe and also has less recovery time. Now onto the question that bought you here in the first place.

When is Rhinoplasty Painful? 

We have discussed regarding pain both during the surgery and after the surgery, that is, during recovery.

• During the surgery. The surgery is performed under a local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia. The type of anaesthesia given depends on the complexity of the nose job required, the patients’ health and the surgeons’ preference. The patient is unconscious during the surgery and hence does not feel any pain or discomfort.
• After the surgery. During recovery, there might be swelling, bruising and even some minor bleeding. Most patients notice pain but it is mild and not a major issue. Most discomfort comes from the congestion of the nose. It forces you to breathe through the mouth and you feel a pressure in your temples and ears.

One last word of caution-Every person has different pain threshold and tolerance level. Where some may feel slight discomfort and mild pain, you might not be able to tolerate it. So it is necessary to not only research about the procedure but also self-access yourself, your strength and tolerance. 

As we have seen, Rhinoplasty is not at all painful. Still, the decision to get a nose job is still completely up to you. So, research thoroughly and consult a skilled professional. With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. VS Rathore, is the number one cosmetic surgeon in Kolkata. His clinic, “Kaayakalp” takes utmost care in providing you the best services and finest experience. He, along with his highly experienced team and well-equipped units are your one-stop-solution for all your skin, hair and beauty-related queries.