Key planning information for rhinoplasty in United Kingdom.
1–3 hrsProcedure time
0–1 daysHospital stay
1 hospitalLists rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty in United Kingdom is priced per case at 1 hospital. The operation takes 1 to 3 hours, with 0 to 1 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Rhinoplasty in United Kingdom
Rhinoplasty is listed by 1 hospital in United Kingdom. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
108 Medical Chambers is a private clinic which is comprised of The London Breast Clinic, The London Skin Clinic, The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic, The London Rectal Clinic, The London Thyroid Clinic and the 108 Xray and Imaging clinic.
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What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty (nose plastic surgery) is a procedure to reshape the nose, making it smaller or bigger as desired.
Rhinoplasty is usually done for cosmetic reasons, in order to improve the symetrics and aesthetics of the face.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty is the 6th most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States (2008 stats).
What physician performs Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is usually performed by a Cosmetic Surgeon, although it can be performed by a general surgeon as well.
Since Rhinoplasty is an aesthetic procedure, you should always look for a surgeon with a lot of experience, and ask to see photos of past patients who were operated by the same surgeon.
About Rhinoplasty
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
1-3 hours
Days admitted
0 - 1 days
Anesthesia
General anaesthesia
Recovery
- Return to work after: 1-2 weeks
- Severe exercise is possible after: 2-3 weeks
- Complete disappearance of swellings after: 2 months
- Final form of the nose after: 1 year.
Risks
Irregularities that may require revision surgery.
After care
- First 48 hours: there is a tampon in the nose.
- First week: nose plaster is used.
- Second week: nose bandage is used.
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