RhinoplastyUnited States5 min read
Bhad Bhabie and her rhinoplasty: what she posted, day by day
In January 2025, the rapper Bhad Bhabie, known legally as Danielle Bregoli, posted a series of now-deleted Instagram Stories about recovering from a nose job. E! Online reported her updates on 22 January 2025, the day after she shared them. She explained why she had the procedure and pushed back at people questioning her timing. Here is what she actually wrote, and how rhinoplasty works for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Rapper Bhad Bhabie (Danielle Bregoli) posted about recovering from a nose job in January 2025.
- On day 6 she wrote on Instagram: "nose jobs are not for the weak!!"
- She said she had the surgery to "get rid of the hump" on her nose.
- She said she was medically cleared despite ongoing cancer treatment, and it was not breast cancer.
- She did not name a surgeon, clinic or country for the procedure.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Profile
Bhad Bhabie
- Country
- United States
- Who
- Rapper
- Year of operation
- 2025
- Quote source
- E! Online, 22 January 2025
Day 6! nose jobs are not for the weak!!
What did Bhad Bhabie post about her rhinoplasty?
According to E! Online, Bregoli shared a post-op photo on her Instagram Story on 21 January 2025 showing bruising under her eyes, writing "Day 6! nose jobs are not for the weak!!" In a follow-up post she added "so swollen." She also posted a side-by-side before-and-after photo and said she had the surgery because she wanted to "get rid of the hump" on her nose.
The same week, she addressed questions from followers about whether it was safe for her to have surgery while she was also being treated for cancer, which she had disclosed the previous November. She wrote, "I don't know who told y'all you can't get surgery when you have cancer. I was cleared by my dr mind the business that pays you," and added that it was not breast cancer, as some had assumed.
This article relies only on those Instagram posts as reported by E! Online. Bregoli did not name a surgeon, a clinic or a country, and we do not guess at any of it. The sections below describe how rhinoplasty and its recovery generally work, not her specific case.
What her words tell people considering the surgery
Two things stand out in her account. First, she had a clear, specific goal — reducing the bridge of her nose, what she called "the hump" — rather than a vague wish for a different look; that kind of focused goal is exactly what a surgeon works from at consultation.
Second, she was open that recovery is genuinely uncomfortable: "nose jobs are not for the weak" is an accurate, if blunt, description of the bruising and swelling that come with the first week. We make no comment on her appearance; this article covers only what she said about the procedure and recovering from it.
Her comment that she was "cleared by my dr" also points to something real: any elective surgery, hers included, depends on medical clearance, and a patient already under treatment for another condition needs that sign-off before a surgeon proceeds.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Surgeons reduce or reshape the "hump" Bregoli described by working on the bone and cartilage of the bridge, either through a closed technique (incisions hidden inside the nostrils) or an open technique (a small incision across the columella, the strip of skin between the nostrils), depending on how much reshaping is needed:
Closed rhinoplasty
- How it's done
- All incisions inside the nostrils, no external scar
- Best suited for
- Smaller corrections, including reducing a dorsal hump
Open rhinoplasty
- How it's done
- Small incision across the columella for full visibility of the structure
- Best suited for
- More complex reshaping, revision cases, tip work
Septorhinoplasty
- How it's done
- Combines reshaping with correcting the septum
- Best suited for
- Patients with both appearance and breathing concerns
Before surgery, many clinics now build a 3D model of the expected result so the patient and surgeon agree on the goal beforehand. The operation itself is done under general anaesthesia (or a deep sedation called TIVA), and surgeons increasingly use an ultrasonic piezo device to reshape bone more precisely than traditional instruments, which can mean less bruising.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Rhinoplasty suits adults who have finished facial growth (usually from around 18) and are in good general health. Preparation typically includes:
- blood tests, a coagulation panel, infection screening, an ECG and imaging of the nose and sinuses;
- stopping blood-thinning medication, alcohol and smoking for about a week beforehand, with the doctor's guidance;
- no food or drink for six hours before surgery.
Recovery after rhinoplasty
Bregoli's "Day 6" post lines up with the stage most patients are at that point: splints inside the nostrils typically come out around day 7, the external splint stays on for up to two weeks, and stitches are removed around day 14. Mouth breathing and some swelling or bruising are normal in the first few days; mild nasal congestion can continue for four to six weeks.
Exercise, sauna, swimming and sun exposure are usually avoided for about a month. Early improvement is noticeable after two to three weeks, and the final shape, once all the tissue has settled, is judged at around twelve to eighteen months.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia or TIVA; one night in the inpatient unit.
- Days 1-3Mouth breathing, splints inside the nostrils, swelling and bruising possible.
- Day 6-7Visible bruising fades a little; internal splints usually removed.
- Day 14External splint and stitches removed.
- Weeks 2-3First real improvement in appearance and breathing becomes noticeable.
- 4-6 weeksMild congestion eases; exercise, sauna and sun exposure allowed again.
- 12-18 monthsTissue fully settles; final shape is assessed.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and reconstructive rhinoseptoplasty, using 3D modelling to agree the expected result before surgery and an ultrasonic piezo device for bone work. Primary rhinoplasty is priced from $4,200. The first consultation is free, the exact price is confirmed after an in-person exam, and patients stay one night in the clinic's inpatient unit. More detail is on the rhinoplasty page.
Planning the procedure from your city? Read more: Rhinoplasty in Adelaide, Rhinoplasty in Brisbane and Rhinoplasty in Gold Coast.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Bhad Bhabie or her treatment. We cover her story because she chose to document her own recovery and the reasons for her surgery publicly.
Frequently asked questions
What did Bhad Bhabie say about her rhinoplasty?
In January 2025 she posted on Instagram, "Day 6! nose jobs are not for the weak!!", and said she wanted to "get rid of the hump" on her nose, as reported by E! Online.
Did Bhad Bhabie say why she decided to have the surgery?
She said she wanted to reduce the hump on her nose, and she addressed concerns from followers by saying she was medically cleared to have the procedure.
What is the difference between open and closed rhinoplasty?
Closed rhinoplasty keeps all incisions inside the nostrils with no visible scar; open rhinoplasty adds a small incision across the columella for more complex reshaping.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Primary rhinoplasty is priced from $4,200. The first consultation is free, and the exact price is confirmed after an in-person exam.
How long does it take to see the final result after rhinoplasty?
Early improvement shows after two to three weeks, but the tissue needs around twelve to eighteen months to fully settle into its final shape.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- E! Online, 22 January 2025
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