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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

These pictures show a common clinical case, these results cannot be guaranteed to another person.

The surgery is mainly performed under general anesthetic.





The surgery lasts from 1h to 2h in average.




In order to guarantee the best postoperative check-up possible, and prevent any complication or side effect, it is recommended to spend one to two nights at the clinic.



The pain is usually minimal, except when the drains are removed from the nose; anyway some antalgics can be prescribed. Bruises will appear under the eyes, but disappear after a week. The nose will remain swollen for a few weeks.




· In the country where the surgery is performed

During your hospitalization the surgeon and his staff monitor to ensure there are no complications occurring. A few follow-up visits are also necessary during the required recovery period (usually about a week), they take place directly at your hotel.

· Safter you get back to your homeland

During your first week back home your surgeon may stay in close contact with you either by phone, mail or webcam. Your surgeon may also collaborate with your own doctor to ensure your recovery is normal.

You may resume normal activity 10 days after the surgery.

After 3 months: a check-up visit

Your surgeon monitors the first results to ensure they are satisfying. In some cases, you may require additional corrections or treatment. The permanent result of a rhinoplasty can only be evaluated 6 to 8 months after the surgery.

Examples of unsatisfying results requiring additional treatments (corrections):

- Unusual cicatricial signs

- Unexpected tissue reaction (bad spontaneous smoothing of the skin)

- Retractile fibrosis




- Unusual cicatricial signs
- Unexpected tissue reaction (bad spontaneous smoothing of the skin)
- Retractile fibrosis

Your surgeon will inform you of all the risks involved during your first discussions but also every time you will have a question. You will be then asked to sign a consent form which contains all the details of the whole surgery procedure.

Medical literature lists some of the following potential complications (apart from the ones directly linked to anesthesia):

Early Complications (almost immediate after surgery)

- Bruises under the eyes
- Difficulty to breathe
- Consistent pain

Secondary complications (mid-long term)

Unsatisfactory cosmetic results (asymmetry of the nostrils, or nose tip)


Without over-estimating the risks, it is necessary to fully understand that even a simple surgery is dependant on a certain amount of unpredictable factors.

Choosing a qualified plastic surgeon ensures you that he/she has the required education, skill and experience to avoid these complications or to efficiently treat them when necessary.