rhinoplasty (nose surgery)

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rhinoplasty (nose surgery)

Nose reshaping can have a real impact on your appearance, boosting your self-esteem and confidence.

what are the benefits of rhinoplasty?

People choose rhinoplasty for many reasons. Improving nose size and contour can have significant emotional benefits, such as boosting your self-esteem. But nose reshaping benefits are not just cosmetic; they can be functional too.

The benefits of rhinoplasty include:

  • Reducing your nose size
  • Removing or reducing the bridge
  • Straightening a crooked nose
  • Improving nostril size and shape
  • Reshaping the nose tip
  • Reducing your nose length
  • Reshaping your nose profile
  • Improving/resolving breathing difficulties
  • Boosting confidence

 

what are the types of rhinoplasty?

We offer several different types of rhinoplasties at The Levant Clinic. They include four surgical procedures and a temporary dermal filler nose correction treatment.

  • Closed rhinoplasty – the most common type of nose operation. It is suitable for subtle changes such as straightening or removing the dorsal hump without tip reconstruction.
  • Open rhinoplasty – an ideal solution if you want more extensive changes to your nose size and shape, revision rhinoplasties or alterations to your nasal tip. The main advantage of an open rhinoplasty is that it gives your surgeon access to the anatomy below the skin’s surface, allowing more substantial modification and precise changes.
  • Septorhinoplasty – this rhinoplasty is combined with a septoplasty and is suitable for clients with a fractured nose following an injury or congenital septum deviation. The septorhinoplasty usually improves nasal breathing and straightens the nose.
  • Alar base reduction – also known as an alarplasty or nostril reduction, this surgical procedure reduces your nostrils’ size. It can be combined with one of the other rhinoplasties or performed as a separate procedure.
  • Non-surgical rhinoplasty – an excellent option if you want to change your nose’s shape without surgery. It’s a quick treatment of dermal filler and is ideal for bumps in the nose, narrow bridges and small nasal tips. The results are instant and last up to a year. There’s no downtime so you can return to work and other activities straightaway. 

During your consultation, your surgeon will advise you on the best technique to help you achieve your desired result.

at a glance

Procedure time

1.5-3 hours

Anaesthetic type

General

Hospital stay

Day case

Recuperation

2 weeks

Price from

£6,500

Your four step journey

Your four step journey

your consultation

Our expert surgeons at The Levant Clinic are specialists in rhinoplasty surgery.

Our surgeons have a warm and friendly approach and understand the critical role the nose plays in the overall proportion of the face.

your surgeon will:

  • Review your medical history
  • Discuss your aims and expectations
  • Assess whether a nose job is suitable for you
  • Consider which technique they will use
  • Tell you about the potential risks and complications of rhinoplasty

you can expect:

  • A complete examination of your nose inside and outside, including skin quality
  • Your questions to be answered, including aftercare and the recovery process
  • Your surgeon to show you before and after photographs of their work
  • A clinic letter detailing your discussion with your surgeon and surgical plan
  • To leave the consultation feeling better informed to help you decide if nose surgery is right for you

getting ready for your rhinoplasty

Every step of your journey is informative and reassuring.

pre-op assessments and advice

Our dedicated team will give you tailored advice to follow in the run-up to your nose surgery.

Leading up to your procedure, we will:

  • Encourage you to talk to us if you have any questions
  • Give you information at a pre-op meeting with your surgeon
  • Send you instructions before you come in for your rhinoplasty
  • Book your pre-operative assessments, including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) swabs. These tests are designed to keep you safe and make sure everything goes smoothly
  • Advise you to stop smoking six weeks before your surgery
  • Provide advice about medications, such as avoiding blood-thinning medicines for two weeks. You’ll receive further guidance about drugs you take or may wish to take in the lead-up to your rhinoplasty.

 

preparing for your hospital stay

  • You shouldn’t eat or drink anything six hours before a general anaesthetic
  • You can have a small glass of clear water up to two hours before your admission time, but it must not include any juice, cordial or flavouring
  • We suggest you arrange for someone to pick you up from the hospital the day after your facelift, as you won’t be able to drive.

what to bring with you on the day:

  • Any medication you are taking
  • Dressing gown and slippers
  • Something to read
  • Toiletries.

nose surgery

Our surgeons are specialists in rhinoplasty procedures.

at the hospital

Your rhinoplasty will take place in a CQC-registered hospital. Your surgical team will get you ready for your surgery:

  • Your surgeon will spend time with you before your nose surgery, putting you at ease by answering any questions you may have. You’ll have pre-operation photographs taken, and your face will be marked for surgery.
  • You will also see your anaesthetist before the procedure and can ask questions about your general anaesthetic.

 

rhinoplasty surgery – what happens?

Rhinoplasty procedures take between one-and-a-half and three hours to perform. You are likely to go home the same day unless you live alone or far away or have a septoplasty procedure.

We perform nose surgery under a general anaesthetic, with a local anaesthetic infiltration to make you comfortable after the procedure. The techniques used in rhinoplasty are different depending on the type of nose surgery you are having:

  • Closed rhinoplasty. Your surgeon makes incisions inside the nose. There are no external scars, and the procedure is less invasive, which means faster recovery and less swelling. A nose spilt stabilizes your nose after surgery.
  • Open rhinoplasty. Your surgeon cuts the skin between your nostrils under your nose (the columella). They will lift your skin and reshape your nose, then stitch the columella in place, secured by tape and a nose splint. The fine scars will fade with time.
  • Septorhinoplasty. This is rhinoplasty combined with septoplasty involves manipulation to straighten the septum. A septoplasty procedure takes around three hours to complete, you will spend one night in the hospital and your packs will need to be removed the day after your procedure.
  • Alar base reduction. In this procedure, the surgeon makes small incisions in the creases of your nostrils and removes a small area of skin to alter the nostril shape, so they are smaller, narrower and symmetrical. Your surgeon then sutures the remaining skin together. This procedure permanently reduces the nostril width. It typically takes an hour to perform.

Following the procedure, you will spend some time in the recovery suite before being taken back to your hospital room.

after your nose surgery

Everyone at The Levant Clinic is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

getting home

Your surgeon will meet with you when your initial recovery is complete, talk about your nose surgery and let you know when you can go home. When you are ready to be discharged, we recommend that a friend or family member takes you home, as you won’t be able to drive.

 

outstanding aftercare

At The Levant Clinic, our surgical aftercare is outstanding.

  • You will remain under the direct care of your surgeon, with support from our dedicated team
  • We don’t pass you to a nurse for follow-up care
  • We’ll give you a 24/7 telephone number to call if you have any questions
  • Our team can put you in touch with your surgeon directly at any time.

recovery timeline

We will give you tailored guidance regarding your aftercare and recovery. Although everyone is different, here’s a general guide to nose surgery recovery:
same day
  • You’ll go home unless you are having a septoplasty or live further afield.
following day
  • If you have had a septoplasty procedure, you will have the nose packs removed before leaving the hospital
  • You can shower
  • Your nose may bleed.
first two weeks
  • You should keep the nose splint in place for 14 days. Your surgeon will remove it at your first follow-up appointment
  • When sleeping, elevate your head and sleep on your back to help recovery and swelling
  • You will feel sore and tender after your nose surgery, but the pain relief we prescribe will reduce any discomfort
  • You’ll experience some bruising and swelling around your nose, eyes and upper cheeks
  • We encourage you to mobilise as much as possible but avoid strenuous activity
  • You will want help with daily activities as you may feel more tired than usual.
two weeks and beyond
  • After about two weeks, the bruising and swelling from closed rhinoplasties will settle. Open rhinoplasties take four to six weeks to heal, with some residual bruising
  • You will need two weeks to recuperate before work, but this may be a little longer if your job involves manual labour
  • Your stitches will dissolve
  • You can drive when you have stopped taking pain medication and can perform an emergency manoeuvre (stop)
  • Short-haul flights are possible after four weeks
  • You’ll be back to normal activities, including exercise, at six weeks
  • Long-haul flights are possible after six weeks
  • You’ll see results for a closed rhinoplasty in 3-6 months
  • Results for an open rhinoplasty – 9-12 months
  • Keep your scars out of direct sunlight for 12 months.

You can exercise six weeks after your nose surgery.

Most patients take about two weeks to recover before returning to work, but this may be a little longer if your job involves manual labour.

You can start driving once you have stopped taking pain medication and can perform an emergency manoeuvre (stop), usually about two weeks after the procedure.

You’ll need a week’s grace for any travel. We advise waiting four weeks before boarding a plane – and up to six weeks for a long-haul flight.

With a closed rhinoplasty, you can expect to see the full results in 3-6 months, and with an open rhinoplasty, around 9-12 months. You will have the nose you always wished for, in the shape, size and contour in proportion to your face, boosting your self-confidence and changing how you see yourself.

The scarring is minimal and a maximum of 5mm in length. They usually fade very well with time.


“I feel happier and more confident, especially. I no longer feel embarrassed or awkward when I see pictures of myself on social media.”

Jamie

frequently asked questions

In your first consultation, you will have time to discuss your concerns, find your options and consider which approach will be most suitable for you.

It is always a good idea to have a list of questions you may want to ask in advance. But we understand that there’s often much to discuss, so if you forget to ask a question during the consultation, you can contact our dedicated team, who can return to your surgeon and get the answer. Questions you may want to consider are:

  • Is a rhinoplasty procedure right for me?
  • What surgical technique do you recommend?
  • How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
  • What will I need to do to get the best results from my nose reshaping?
  • Do you have before and after photos I can look at for this procedure?

If you have difficulty breathing through your nose during the day or at night, a septorhinoplasty may be right for you. The procedure combines a nose job with a septoplasty (breaking and straightening the septum).

Open and closed rhinoplasties are two different surgical approaches to nose reshaping. In your first consultation, our surgeon will listen to you, examine your nose and face and recommend the best technique. Both have benefits and drawbacks, so it is essential to understand how the surgeon performs them and the potential complications before deciding. Closed rhinoplasty is best suited to subtle changes in the nose’s shape, whereas open rhinoplasty is used when more extensive changes to the nose shape and tip are required.

Your nose is one of the body’s most prominent features, and even small changes to its shape can dramatically alter the proportions and symmetry of your face. You may be thinking about nose surgery if:

  • Your nose is affecting your confidence
  • You want to improve your nose’s size and contours
  • You would like your nose to be straighter
  • You want to change the shape and position of your nostrils and nose tip
  • You have difficulty breathing through your nose

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We have partnered with Plim to offer tailored finance options that help you pay for your procedure – and we are clear about the costs of surgery at every stage.

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why choose the levant clinic?

We believe in results, safety and outstanding care, so we look after you every step of the way.

  • Highly experienced surgeons – to ensure you have the best experience and procedure. Our surgeons are selected for their skills, experience and reputation in performing nose reshaping, including revision rhinoplasties.
  • Trust and safety – our surgeons are NHS trained, accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold the FRCS (Plast) qualification.
  • Prestigious London hospitals – for your safety, comfort, and care.
  • Results you can trust – five-star reviews. Clients write to say how much more confident, attractive and happier they feel after their rhinoplasty.
  • Competitively priced packages – transparent pricing with no hidden extras.
  • Comprehensive consultations – plenty of time to talk to your surgeon and ask questions, with detailed patient information tailored to you.
  • Outstanding care and treatment – Our dedicated team and friendly surgeons look after you at every stage, including follow-up. We don’t pass you to a nurse for this, as your aftercare is vital.
  • Peace of mind – contact us through our 24-hour patient helpline.

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client story

Jamie’s rhinoplasty

  • Everyone was professional and kind
  • Felt at ease with Mr Jallali and his excellent team
  • Recovery from surgery was fine and just as advised
  • Rhinoplasty was definitely worth it
  • No longer feels embarrassed or awkward
  • Jamie feel happier and more confident

Read Jamie’s story here

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meet the team

Mr Navid Jallali

Mr Navid Jallali is one of the most highly experienced and trusted consultant plastic surgeons and reconstructive surgeons, practising in the UK.

Mr Davood Fallahdar

Mr. Fallahdar is a renowned and trusted consultant plastic surgeon with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of plastic surgery.

Debbie

As Levant’s practice manager, Debbie reflects our values of high-quality patient care and professionalism.


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