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Andreea Bălan's rhinoplasty: what she said herself
In 2011, Romanian singer and TV personality Andreea Bălan, known from the pop duo Andre, confirmed she had a small nose correction. She described it as a minor touch-up rather than a full operation, done partly so she would look more agreeable on television. Here is what she said, where it was reported, and what rhinoplasty involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Andreea Bălan said in 2011 she had a small nose correction, not a full operation.
- She said the aim was to look more pleasant on TV, and the change went unnoticed by friends.
- She named no clinic, surgeon or technique — this article does not guess.
- City Medical Centre: primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200, fixed after examination.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
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I decided to correct it just a little, to make a more pleasant impression on TV too.
What did Andreea Bălan say about her rhinoplasty?
According to A1.ro, 2011 brought an aesthetic change for Andreea Bălan, who had her nose touched up early that year at a cosmetic clinic. Speaking to National about it, she tried to play the change down. She said: „Am decis sa-l corectez foarte putin pentru a fi o prezenta mai agreabila si la tv.” (“I decided to correct it just a little, to make a more pleasant impression on TV too.”)
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WhatsAppShe added, in the same report, that the change was so subtle that acquaintances who saw her afterwards without knowing about the procedure told her she looked better but could not say what was different, complimenting her hair or make-up instead. She called it a touch-up rather than a true operation. She did not name a clinic, a surgeon or a technique, so we do not guess at them here. Where the rest of this article explains how rhinoplasty works, it describes the operation in general, not her own treatment.
Why she downplayed the change
Her account is a useful example of what a minor rhinoplasty is meant to achieve: a small correction that does not announce itself. She framed the result as working precisely because people noticed she looked well without being able to pinpoint the cause — the opposite of a dramatic change.
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Nothing here comments on how she looks; the point is only what she said about her own decision and her own description of the result.
It is also a reminder that people choose rhinoplasty for very different reasons, from breathing problems to small proportional corrections like the one she described, often linked, as in her case, to how a face reads on camera.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose using either a closed or an open technique, chosen by the surgeon depending on how much correction is needed.
Closed rhinoplasty
- How it's done
- All incisions are inside the nose, no visible scar
- Typically used for
- Moderate shape or tip corrections
Open rhinoplasty
- How it's done
- A small incision across the columella gives full visibility
- Typically used for
- Complex or revision cases, larger structural changes
Septorhinoplasty
- How it's done
- Reshaping is combined with straightening the septum
- Typically used for
- Correcting breathing problems together with shape
The operation is performed under general anaesthesia and usually takes 1.5–3 hours depending on complexity. The surgeon uses 3D modelling beforehand to show the expected result, and an ultrasonic piezo device for precise bone work. The patient normally stays one day and night in the clinic's inpatient unit.
Who is a candidate, and how to prepare
Rhinoplasty is generally suitable for adults between about 18 and 45, sometimes older if health allows, who want a shape correction, better breathing or both, and who have realistic expectations. Preparation starts around 21 days before surgery: a complete blood count, biochemistry, a coagulation panel, infection tests, an ECG and a chest X-ray, plus a sinus X-ray or CT scan.
Blood-thinning medicines are stopped in agreement with the doctor, and alcohol and smoking are avoided for a week beforehand; the last food and drink is six hours before surgery, and class 2 compression stockings are recommended.
What recovery looks like
The first 24 hours are spent in the inpatient unit. For the first one to three days there can be some swelling or bruising, and breathing is mainly through the mouth while splints sit inside the nostrils; these come out around day 7. The external splint stays on for up to 14 days, when the stitches are also removed.
For about a month, exercise, sauna, swimming pools, hot baths and direct sun are avoided, and mild nasal congestion can linger for one to one and a half months. The first visible improvements usually appear after two to three weeks, and the final shape settles over about one to one and a half years, once the tissue has fully stabilised.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, 1.5–3 hours, first 24 hours in the inpatient unit.
- Days 1–3Possible swelling or bruising; breathing mainly through the mouth with internal splints.
- Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
- Up to day 14External splint stays on; stitches are removed around this point.
- About 1 monthNo exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or direct sun; first improvements seen after 2–3 weeks.
- 1–1.5 monthsMild nasal congestion can still linger.
- 1–1.5 yearsFinal shape settles once the tissue fully stabilises.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and reconstructive procedures for international patients, including those travelling from Bucharest. The first consultation is free; the exact price follows an in-person examination and is then fixed in the contract. Primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200. A personal coordinator stays in touch from the first enquiry through recovery. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Andreea Bălan or her treatment. Her words are simply a well-known example of someone who spoke openly about a minor nose correction.
Frequently asked questions
When did Andreea Bălan have her nose corrected?
In 2011, according to A1.ro, which reported the change early that year.
Why did she have the correction?
She said she wanted a small correction so she would look more pleasant on TV, and described it as a minor touch-up, not a full operation.
Did she name a clinic or surgeon?
No. She gave no details of the procedure beyond her own description of the result, so this article does not guess at them.
What technique is used for a minor nose correction?
Surgeons often use the closed technique, with incisions hidden inside the nose, for moderate shape or tip corrections.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200; the exact price is fixed in the contract after an in-person examination.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- A1.ro, 11 February 2011
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Reporting Outcomes and Outcome Measures in Open Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review (Aesthet Surg J, 2020)
- PubMed / NCBI — Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Functional Rhinoplasty Outcomes with the NOSE Score (2017)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Rhinoplasty
- World Health Organization — Safe surgery
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