Rhinoplasty / Nose Surgery

• A rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to alter the shape of look of the nose and in some cases improve its function due to either trauma or birth defects.
• A rhinoplasty is also more commonly referred to as a nose job.
• A Rhinoplasty procedure can;
• Narrow the bridge of the nose.
• Reshape the tip of the nose.
• Widen or narrow the nostrils.
• Reshape the bridge of the nose.Reshape the whole profile of the nose.
• Remove bone and cartridge off the nose to reduce the size
• Help with breathing difficulties.
• Correct a nose that was previously broken (commonly called a nasal fracture) from a sporting incident.
• Correct a deviated septum (a deviated septum can be caused by a nose fracture)

We are proud to have some of the UK’s best and most experienced Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons performing our Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping) procedures. We are experts in all types of nose reshaping including Caucasian and ethnic nose reshaping. Our patients include men and women of all ethnicities including Arabic, Mediterranean and Asian. To find out more about rhinoplasty procedures offered here at The Private Clinic, use our online contact form to book a consultation with one of our expert surgeons.

In the case of most Caucasian Rhinoplasty’s the dorsal hump tends to be the focus of concern regardless of sex or age. Dorsal hump reduction is therefore an essential surgical step during a Rhinoplasty in order to resect portions of both the bone and cartilage.  Following the dorsal height reduction, the vault of the nose is destroyed and must then be reconstructed in order to be functional again.

For the last 50 years, this technique was the standard procedure used by surgeons to remove a hump and change the shape of the nose. The unfortunate complications of this technique included: bone irregularities, dorsal deformities, saddle noses and breathing issues. Rhinoplasty surgery carries the highest rate of revision and secondary surgery out of all cosmetic procedures. Complex reconstruction surgery on the nose usually involves the use of grafts taken from the patients rib or ear.

If you could imagine the nose as a tall building with the top floor being the hump. In the past surgeons would remove the top floor or hump in order to reduce the size of the building. This approach leaves the roof open, which would then need to be reconstructed in order to restore the coverage.

By using the Preservation Rhinoplasty technique surgeons no longer need to destroy or reconstruct the dorsum or roof during surgery. The height or first floor is reduced internally, the nose then becomes smaller and the hump disappears.

This new technique is less invasive and less traumatic for the patient. Dorsal preservation also achieves a more natural result, avoiding many of the secondary deformities that lead to patients requiring revision surgery.

Patients who undergo Preservation Rhinoplasty have a faster recovery and are discharged home only a few hours following their surgery.

Thanks to this less invasive technique, the risk of bleeding post-operatively reduces, meaning that the soft packs inserted inside the nose allow the patient to breathe straight away.

To find out more about our Preservation Rhinoplasty procedure, use our rhinoplasty online contact form to book a consultation with our expert rhinoplasty surgeon.

Nose reshaping surgery or a rhinoplasty is a great procedure that can help you in you are feeling unhappy with the shape, position or size of your nose. You would only really be unsuitable for surgery if your surgeon felt your expectations were unrealistic or if you had anything that causes concern on your medical history. Before going ahead with your procedure, you will be able to discuss your desired goals, lifestyle and medical history to allow the surgeon to determine your suitability for nose reshaping surgery.

A preservation rhinoplasty is most beneficial for patients who require the bridge of the nose to be modified. The vast majority of patients are suitable for the preservation technique. However, 20% of patients will still require traditional Rhinoplasty surgery.  A thorough consultation is required in order to assess the best technique for each patient.

To find out more about our Preservation Rhinoplasty technique and your suitability, book a consultation with one of your expert surgeons.

A rhinoplasty is often a great solution to help treat breathing difficulties caused by a previous injury to the nose or issues related to the natural position or shape of your nose.

The most common cause of breathing difficulties is a deviated nasal septum. This is the internal partition between the right and left nasal passage and it is not uncommon for it actually to be crooked on both sides which can really affect the airflow within the nose. In many cases, patients often do not even know they have this as they have never experienced what ‘normal’ breathing is. This procedure is known as a septo-rhinoplasty.

Other nasal issues that may affect breathing include previous injuries or a previous rhinoplasty that has resulted in breathing problems.

Immediately after rhinoplasty surgery, you may not necessarily have perfect breathing right away so it may feel like the procedure has not worked, or in some cases made your breathing difficulties worse. The inside of the nose has to undergo the same healing processes. Once the swelling has resolved after 1 or 2 weeks, you can expect to notice more of a change in your previous breathing difficulties and hopefully a positive improvement.