Private Rhinoplasty
Surgery to reshape the nose
Nose reshaping can reduce, enhance or refine the shape and size of your nose, and improve breathing problems
About having a rhinoplasty
If you're unhappy with your nose - whether it's for cosmetic reasons or you've been injured - nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) could help.
This surgical procedure can enhance, reduce or refine the shape and size of your nose so you feel more confident. It may also help with breathing problems.
This surgical procedure can enhance, reduce or refine the shape and size of your nose so you feel more confident. It may also help with breathing problems.
Need to know
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What happens during surgery? icon plus
Exactly what happens during your procedure will depend on what you've agreed with your consultant, and what you want to achieve. However, all our nose reshaping operations are carried out under general anaesthetic which means you'll be asleep. You'll also need to stay in hospital for a night or two.
Your surgeon will either make cuts inside your nostrils (closed rhinoplasty) or on the outside of your nose (open rhinoplasty). They'll then reshape, add or remove some of your bone and cartilage (this might include your septum) before closing any cuts with dissolvable stitches. -
How to prepare icon plus
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you, and answer any questions you may have. Because you'll need to have a general anaesthetic, your consultant will tell you how long you should avoid eating and drinking beforehand, you should also arrange for someone to drive you home from the hospital. -
After surgery icon plus
Your surgeon might have put a splint on your nose. If so, you'll need to keep this in place for about a week. Your nose will more than likely be blocked for about a week. Light nosebleeds are common during this time, too.
Bruising and swelling should start to go down after about three weeks. Sleeping propped up on a pillow can help with this. And don't be surprised if your nose feels sore or strange for a few weeks.
Your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine. Because the bruising lasts a while, when you go back to work might depend on how comfortable you feel.
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Our locations in London
From complex reconstructive surgery to diagnostic test and minor procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Private nose reshaping in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.