Treatment at a Glance
Surgical Time
2 - 4 hours
Hospital Stay
1 day
Initial Recovery Time
4 - 6 weeks
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Final Result
3 - 6 months
Follow Up
1, 4, 12 weeks & 1 year
The nose is the central feature of the face, so people often feel self-conscious about even quite small defects. Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a specialised form of facial plastic surgery that can improve both the nose’s shape and function.
A common misconception is that nose reshaping surgery can make a patient’s face lose its individuality. On the contrary, cosmetic rhinoplasty enhances the attractiveness and harmony of facial features. Changes in the nose’s shape usually have an overall positive effect on all the other facial features, improving your overall appearance.
Elena Prousskaia carries out rhinoplasty surgery to correct/reshape the nose with great care and precision.
Her approach focuses on achieving a natural-looking result, as if the nose has never been operated on. The size and shape will be in harmony with your other facial features, balancing aesthetics and nasal function.
Every patient is different, and there is no single rhinoplasty technique suitable for all. There are two main surgical techniques: closed rhinoplasty and open rhinoplasty. The choice depends on the technical aspects of the nasal structure and the improvements you want. Your surgeon will explain whether a closed rhinoplasty or an open rhinoplasty is the best approach for your case.
Rhinoplasty surgeries are a surgical procedure that reshapes the bone and cartilage of your nose to improve its appearance and sometimes its function. This nose reshaping surgery can refine the nasal tip, remove a bump on the bridge, reduce or increase the nose size, alter the nostrils’ shape, and improve the angle between the nose and upper lip or forehead. It can also correct congenital defects, such as birth defects, or acquired problems like a broken nose due to trauma.
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nasal structure to enhance nasal form and nasal airways, helping to improve breathing difficulties and correct deformities such as a deviated septum.
Elena is one of the UK’s most sought-after aesthetic surgeons for her artistry and calm manner. With over 20 years of experience in aesthetic and plastic surgery, she is highly skilled in both cosmetic surgery and reconstructive procedures.
Elena trained extensively in plastic and reconstructive surgery and has held leading fellowships worldwide. As an NHS Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Southmead Hospital, she specialised in complex microsurgical reconstruction and general plastic surgery, rebuilding patients’ confidence and nasal function.
Currently, Elena Prousskaia runs a successful private practice at North Bristol Private Hospital, performing a full range of plastic and aesthetic surgeries for the face, body, and breast. She consults in multiple clinics across the UK. Please see the ‘Our Locations’ tab or contact us to find your closest location.
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Like all surgical procedures, rhinoplasty carries some risks involved. It is important to understand these risks and weigh them against the potential benefits. Most patients do not experience complications, but you should discuss all possible risks and your tolerance of complications with Elena Prousskaia during your consultations.
Potential risks include infection, bleeding, altered sense of smell, scar tissue formation, and the small risk of needing further surgery. A detailed consent form will be provided to help you minimise risks and make an informed decision.
During your pre-operative consultations, Elena will guide you on how to prepare and care for yourself during recovery. Swelling tends to peak around three to four days after surgery before gradually subsiding. Most bruising and discoloration resolve within two weeks.
You should sleep propped up with extra pillows for the first week to reduce swelling. Makeup can usually be applied about ten days to two weeks after surgery, subject to Elena’s advice. Your nasal splint will be removed after about a week.
Numbness in the nose is normal after surgery and will subside over weeks to months. You can resume normal activities seven days after surgery but should avoid strenuous exercise, contact sports, and crowded places for four to six weeks to protect the healing nasal bone and nasal passages.
Ideal candidates are healthy patients without serious medical conditions or illnesses, who do not smoke or can stop smoking for a prolonged period. Most rhinoplasty patients are between 18 and 50 years old, as the nose and face typically finish developing by the late teens. Patients should have realistic aesthetic goals and be prepared for the recovery process.
Aesthetic nose surgery generally leaves very little or no visible scarring. Closed rhinoplasty involves incisions inside the nostrils, hiding scars internally. Open rhinoplasty includes a small external incision on the columella, which usually fades well over time and is barely noticeable.
Breathing through the nose after rhinoplasty generally improves as early as one week post-surgery. Nasal breathing continues to improve over the following weeks and usually returns to normal within one to two months. This is especially important for patients with pre-existing breathing problems or a deviated septum.
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The surgery typically lasts up to five hours, depending on the complexity of your case. You will stay overnight in the hospital with nasal packs in place, which are usually removed the next morning before discharge. The nasal splint will be removed at your first follow-up appointment about a week after surgery.
It is important to stop smoking or vaping at least six weeks before surgery to reduce the risk of infection and improve blood flow for better healing. If you have a sore throat, cold, or other respiratory symptoms, it is advisable to delay surgery to avoid complications.
As a useful resource please view these videos to help educate and explain this procedure in detail.
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The cost includes the hospital, surgeon and anaesthetic fees. It also covers all post-operative visits. The initial consultation fee will be invoiced separately. The prices apply only at the time of publication and are subject to changes without notification.
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