HARMONY. BALANCE. PROPORTION.
The nose sits at the centre of the face. Rhinoplasty to reshape, refine or restore the nose, planned for a result that suits your face.
THE NOSE JOB, REIMAGINED
Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as a nose job, is a common cosmetic procedure and a technically demanding one. It addresses aesthetic concerns such as a prominent nasal hump, a wide or drooping tip, asymmetry, or nostrils that feel out of proportion, as well as functional issues like a deviated septum that affects breathing.
The procedure involves the careful reshaping of the bone, cartilage, and soft tissue of the nose. Incisions may be made inside the nostrils (closed rhinoplasty) or across the columella (open rhinoplasty), depending on the complexity of the changes required. Nostril size, nasal width, tip projection, and bridge height can all be refined within a single surgical plan.
Because every nose is different, every rhinoplasty is different. Professor Hindocha develops a surgical plan based entirely on your facial anatomy, ethnic features, and personal goals, aiming for a result that suits your face without erasing what makes it yours.
If you are weighing filler against surgery, the guide to what a non-surgical nose job can and can’t do sets out the limits. If breathing is part of the problem, septoplasty vs rhinoplasty explains how the two operations differ and when they are combined.
THE NUMBERS
Performed under general anaesthesia as a day case, with a nasal splint worn for the first week.
Surgery Time
Anaesthesia
Hospital Stay
Nasal Splint
Return to Work
The exact surgical approach is determined at consultation, based on your individual anatomy and goals.
THE ROAD TO YOUR NEW NOSE
Week 1
The nose is protected by a nasal splint. Bruising around the eyes and swelling of the nose and face is normal and expected. This is the hardest week, and it passes. Rest completely and keep the head elevated.
Week 1–2
The nasal splint is removed at your first follow-up. Periorbital bruising fades significantly. The nose remains swollen but the shape is already visible. Most patients return to light work and social activity.
Week 3–6
Visible bruising has usually resolved and the new shape is starting to show. Avoid contact sports, glasses, and direct sun exposure to the nose.
Month 3–12+
Rhinoplasty has one of the longest settling timelines in cosmetic surgery. The nose continues to refine and soften as the remaining swelling settles, sometimes over 12 months.
WHAT CHANGES. WHAT STAYS.
A successful rhinoplasty changes the nose while preserving what makes your face distinctive. The result should still look like you, in better proportion.
MORE THAN AESTHETICS
The nose sits at the centre of the face and of every photograph. A nose that feels too large, too wide, too crooked, or simply “not quite right” can affect confidence daily. Rhinoplasty can address the cause.
Rhinoplasty can address both appearance and function. A deviated septum, nasal trauma, or structural breathing difficulty can be corrected at the same time as cosmetic reshaping, in one procedure.
No two noses are alike. The surgical plan is built around your unique facial anatomy, your ethnic identity, and your personal goals, not a trend or a template. The result should still look like you.
Unlike fillers or non-surgical rhinoplasty, which wear off, surgical rhinoplasty changes the structure of the nose. Your nose will still continue to age naturally.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS
The two main surgical approaches to rhinoplasty, explained without jargon.
OPEN RHINOPLASTY
A small incision is made across the columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils), allowing the surgeon to lift the skin and work with full visibility of the underlying structure. Preferred for complex reshaping, significant tip refinement, and revision rhinoplasty cases.
CLOSED RHINOPLASTY
All incisions are made inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scar. The approach offers more limited access but is suited to less complex reshaping where targeted adjustments, rather than full structural reconstruction, are needed.
WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
The choice of technique is guided by the complexity of the changes required, your nasal anatomy, and the surgical assessment. Professor Hindocha will recommend the most appropriate approach and explain the reasoning clearly during your consultation.
ONE NOSE. TWO GOALS.
Many patients come to rhinoplasty with one goal in mind and find at consultation that both their cosmetic and functional concerns can be addressed in the same procedure. A deviated septum causing breathing difficulty, a nasal valve that collapses on inhalation, or structural irregularities from previous trauma can all be treated alongside cosmetic reshaping, under one anaesthetic and with one recovery.
This combined approach is called septorhinoplasty when a septum correction is included. For patients who have struggled to breathe through the nose for years, the improvement in breathing can matter as much as the change in shape.
IS THIS YOUR MOMENT?
Rhinoplasty is suitable for adults who are unhappy with the appearance or function of their nose. It suits people who approach the procedure with clear, realistic goals and a settled sense of what they want to achieve.
OTHER WAYS TO REFINE YOUR LOOK
Rhinoplasty often forms part of a broader facial refinement plan.
FACE & NECK SURGERY
Eyelid surgery to remove excess skin and refresh the eyes, often combined with rhinoplasty.
FACE & NECK SURGERY
Comprehensive facial rejuvenation addressing sagging skin, jowls, and loss of facial contour.
FACE & NECK SURGERY
Raises descending brows and smooths forehead lines to refresh the upper face.
SETTING THE RIGHT EXPECTATIONS
Before you decide, it helps to understand what rhinoplasty can and cannot achieve, and what a realistic result looks like. Here is what you need to know going in.
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Patient stories describe individual experiences. Results vary from person to person, and the risks, limitations and likely outcome of any procedure are discussed with you at consultation.
THE NEXT STEP
Start with a consultation.
Every rhinoplasty starts with a conversation. Book a private consultation with Professor Hindocha to discuss your goals, assess your anatomy, and receive a personalised plan and a written, itemised quote.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Everything you need to know before taking the next step.
