Hi, Thanks for using HCM. 1. Unless there are unusual complications, there is no swelling or discoloration to the external nose or face with septoplasty alone. Packing is rare with modern surgical techniques, but splinting the inside of the nose for a few days is common (these are not visible externally). One percent of patients can experience excessive bleeding afterwards — the risk period lasts up to two weeks. This could require packing or cautery, but is generally handled safely and without compromise of the ultimate surgical result. 2. For any surgery pain will be there for upto 2 weeks which can be manageable by medication. 3. Cost varies depending on surgeon 4. you need rest for a week, but need to avoid sudden pressure changes like sneezing and coughing till it heals minimum a month Hope this helps you. Regards