The rhinoplasty procedure is entirely unique depending on the patient and their goals for the outcome. There are various options available. Your surgeon may perform rhinoplasty inside the nose or via a small external incision between your nostrils, from where he will readjust the bone and cartilage accordingly. Other procedures may require cartilage or bone to be harvested from inside your nose or other areas of the body in order to change the structure of the nose more substantially.

Ultimately, rhinoplasty involves relocating, removing and reshaping the nose bone and cartilage to create the shape you desire. The procedure will be performed under general anaesthetic and you may be required to spend one night at the LIV Hospital Istanbul’s ultra-modern suites before being driven to your villa for recovery.

People undergo rhinoplasty for many reasons. Some seek to straighten a bump in the bridge of the nose or to smooth the overall profile of the nose, while others aim to reduce larger nostrils and even to clear obstruction caused by injury that is having an impact on breathing. Rhinoplasty can address many problems and your own expectations will be discussed at your UK consultation prior to surgery.

After undergoing rhinoplasty, you will be required to wear a small splint for around the first seven days post-op. The splint will protect and support the nose as the bone and cartilage settles into position. It is totally normal to experience some discomfort in the days following a rhinoplasty procedure and your NOW Cosmetic Surgery representative will be on hand to assist with medication and pain relief throughout your time with us.

It is normal to experience some swelling and bruising in the two weeks following rhinoplasty too. Once your splint has been removed, we advise occasional use of a cold compress to reduce swelling and discomfort.

Provided your role isn’t especially active, you should be fine to return to work after around a week. The results of a rhinoplasty procedure will be most apparent once the nose is fully healed, something that could take up to six months. That said, many rhinoplasty patients notice a difference immediately once the swelling and bruising subsides.