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Did Boni have a nose job? What the singer said on television
In February 2020 the Bulgarian pop-folk singer Boni was a guest on the morning TV show “Predi obed” and talked openly about her rhinoplasty. She explained that the operation was needed because of a health problem. Here is exactly what she said, where it was reported, and how rhinoplasty and recovery look today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In February 2020, on the TV show Predi obed, reported by Lupa.bg, singer Boni talked openly about her rhinoplasty.
- She said she needed it because of a health problem that made breathing and singing hard, and does not regret it at all.
- After rhinoplasty the patient stays under observation in the clinic for the first 24 hours.
- Nasal splints come out on day 7, stitches on day 14, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
- At City Medical Centre a primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
I don’t regret it at all. I had to have this rhinoplasty because of a health problem. It was hard for me not only to breathe but also to sing. It’s normal that when you correct your nose, the shape of your face changes too.
What did Boni say about her rhinoplasty?
During her visit to the studio of “Predi obed” the singer spoke about her career, her daughter and the change in her appearance some years earlier. Lupa.bg reported her words on 22 February 2020: “I don’t regret it at all. I had to have this rhinoplasty because of a health problem. It was hard for me not only to breathe but also to sing. It’s normal that when you correct your nose, the shape of your face changes too.”
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WhatsAppThat is the full basis of this article. Boni did not name the technique, the surgeon or the medical details, so we do not guess at them. The sections below explain rhinoplasty in general, not her operation.
What her words say about the reasons for rhinoplasty
Boni’s explanation is a reminder that nose surgery is not only about looks. Difficulty breathing through the nose, for example because of a deviated septum or narrowed nasal passages, affects sleep, sport and, as she said, singing. For a singer, free breathing through the nose is part of the job.
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Her second point is just as honest: when the nose is corrected, the proportions of the face can look different. Nose, cheekbones and chin work together, which is why a good rhinoplasty is planned for the whole face, not for the nose in isolation, and why a functional operation is often combined with a change of shape.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty changes the shape of the nose and, if needed, improves breathing. The main variants:
- Open rhinoplasty — a small incision on the columella (the skin between the nostrils) gives the surgeon a full view of the structures.
- Closed rhinoplasty — all incisions are inside the nose, with no visible scar.
- Rhinoseptoplasty — shape correction combined with straightening the nasal septum to improve breathing.
Main goal
- Rhinoplasty
- Shape of the nose
- Rhinoseptoplasty
- Shape and nasal breathing
Planning
- Rhinoplasty
- 3D modelling of the expected result
- Rhinoseptoplasty
- 3D modelling plus assessment of the septum
Anaesthesia
- Rhinoplasty
- General anaesthesia or TIVA
- Rhinoseptoplasty
- General anaesthesia or TIVA
Stay in the clinic
- Rhinoplasty
- One day/night in the inpatient unit
- Rhinoseptoplasty
- One day/night in the inpatient unit
Price at City Medical Centre
- Rhinoplasty
- Primary rhinoplasty $4,200
- Rhinoseptoplasty
- $5,000
Bone work is done with an ultrasonic piezo device. Which variant fits is decided by the surgeon after an examination, not from a celebrity story.
Who is it for and how to prepare
People consider rhinoplasty because of difficulty breathing through the nose, a hump, a wide or drooping tip, or asymmetry after an injury. The optimal age is 18–45, and older patients can be operated on if their health allows. Before surgery patients have a complete blood count, biochemistry, a coagulation panel, infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and an X-ray or CT of the sinuses.
Preparation starts about 21 days before; blood-thinning drugs (only with the doctor’s approval), alcohol and smoking are stopped a week before, and the last food and drink is 6 hours before the operation.
Recovery step by step
The first 24 hours are spent in the clinic’s inpatient unit. For the first days patients breathe through the mouth because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible. Nasal splints come out on day 7, the external splint and stitches by day 14. For a month there is no exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sunbathing, and mild congestion can last 1–1.5 months.
First improvements are visible after 2–3 weeks, healing takes about 4 months and the final shape appears in 1–1.5 years. Seek a doctor immediately if you have difficulty breathing, severe pain, a high fever or a change in shape. The timeline below summarises the stages.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- First 24 hoursObservation in the clinic's inpatient unit after surgery.
- Days 1–3Mouth breathing because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible.
- Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
- Day 14The external splint and stitches are removed.
- Weeks 2–4First visible improvements; still no sport, sauna, pool or sun for a month.
- About 4 monthsHealing is largely complete.
- 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose settles.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty and reconstructive operations for international patients. The first consultation is free; the exact cost is confirmed after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, a rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and a revision rhinoplasty $5,400. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Boni or her operation. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who spoke openly about rhinoplasty.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Boni have rhinoplasty?
She said on television in February 2020 that she needed the operation because of a health problem: it was hard for her to breathe and to sing. Her words were reported by Lupa.bg.
Does Boni regret the operation?
No. She said she does not regret it at all and added that it is normal for the shape of the face to change when the nose is corrected.
Can rhinoplasty improve breathing?
Yes, when the cause is inside the nose, for example a deviated septum. In that case shape correction is combined with straightening the septum, an operation called rhinoseptoplasty.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, a rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and a revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The exact price is confirmed after the examination and fixed in the contract.
When can I sing or exercise again after rhinoplasty?
Sport, sauna, pool and hot baths are avoided for a month, and mild congestion can last 1–1.5 months. When to return to singing or intense exercise is agreed individually with the surgeon.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Lupa.bg, 22 February 2020
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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