I would go on consultations to help get your questions addressed. I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after...
In our practice, rhinoplasty is not painful because we do not put any packing inside the nose. Packing is painful and is no longer used. Most patients take a few medium strength Vicodin pain pills the first Night or two to help them get some sleep.
My experience with getting reasonable insurance coverage has been disappointing. The total cost of your procedure will probably be in the $8000 range. However, insurance may only cover a few thousand and that might not even enable you to cover your deductible.