Is a septoplasty easier to recover from than a septo-rhinoplasty?

The recovery after septoplasty and rhinoplasty are similar. However, there may be more swelling, discomfort, or bruising after rhinoplasty, especially if bone reshaping is performed. There is usually an external cast with rhinoplasty for one week, while a septoplasty doesn't involve such a cast. Patients should review with their plastic surgeon as recovery may vary.Best,Dr. Chaboki

 A rhinoplasty procedure is an additional procedure, and therefore there is a little bit more pain and discomfort with cosmetic rhinoplasty postoperatively then just a septoplasty alone.  The worst part about the septoplasty is just being unable to breathe out of the nose for a week or two. In our practice we do not place any painful packing in the nose, so therefore neither one of the procedures are very painful.