DefinitionRhinoplasty is surgery to repair or reshape the nose.See also: SeptoplastyAlternative NamesCosmetic nose surgeryDescriptionRhinoplasty can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the exact procedure and the patient's preference. It may be performed in a surgeon's office, a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center. Complex procedures may require a short hospital stay. The procedure usually takes 1 -2 hours, but may take longer.With local anesthesia, the nose and the area around it is numbed. You will probably be lightly sedated, but awake during the surgery (relaxed and not feeling pain). General anesthesia allows the patient to sleep through the operation, and is typically used in children.The surgery is usually done through a cut made inside the nostrils. I