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If you're unhappy with the shape of your nose or septum, we offer surgical treatment options which can help.
- Rhinoplasty: If you're unhappy with your nose, whether it's for cosmetic reasons or if you've been injured, HCA UK nose reshaping could help. This surgical procedure can enhance, reduce or refine the shape and size of your nose so you feel more confident. The procedure aims to produce for each individual a natural, aesthetically-pleasing nose in proportion with the face, with surgery tailored to achieve the best individual result rather than any idealised celebrity image.
- Septoplasty: Sometimes, due to injury or simply because it has grown that way, the septum may be bent, buckled or deviated to one (or both) sides, causing blockage by reducing the area available for air to flow through. The procedure is used to correct this abnormality in order to allow air to pass through either nostril more easily. Septoplasty is a common procedure and is not very painful.
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Exactly what happens during your procedure will depend on what you've agreed with your consultant, what you want to achieve, and what symptoms, if any, you are displaying. All our nose reshaping and corrections 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. -
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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. And you should arrange for someone to drive you home from the hospital. -
Afterwards 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.
Our consultants
We're proud to work with leading experts across a range of medical fields, whose skills are matched by their integrity and compassion.
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.