Rhinoplasties are normally performed by creating small incisions inside the nose, depending on what kind of work is being performed, and are normally performed under general anesthetic.
Narrowing the base of the nose can require the removal of tissue around the base of the nose, pulling the nostrils inward.
Narrowing the nose can involve surgically breaking the nasal bones and repositioning them inward.
Raising or reshaping the tip of the nose can require the addition, removal or repositioning of cartilage, whilst removing a hump on the nose can mean the cartilage or bone within the nose may need to be surgically shaved or broken to achieve the desired shape.