RhinoplastyUnited Kingdom4 min read
Did Charlotte Crosby have a nose job? Yes, and she defended the choice as her own
In May 2016 the Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby was grilled on ITV's Loose Women about having had cosmetic procedures, including, most recently at the time, a nose job. Here is what she said, as reported by ChronicleLive, and what rhinoplasty involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In May 2016 Charlotte Crosby was asked on Loose Women about Botox, lip fillers and a nose job.
- Asked if this set a bad example for women unable to afford surgery, she said it was her choice.
- Rhinoplasty is under general anaesthesia or TIVA, takes 1.5-3 hours, followed by one day inpatient.
- Splints come out days 7-14, full healing takes about four months, final shape settles in 1-1.5 years.
- At City Medical Centre, primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000, revision $5,400.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Profile
Charlotte Crosby
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Who
- Reality TV star
- Quote source
- ChronicleLive, 10 May 2016
What did Charlotte Crosby say about her nose job?
As reported by ChronicleLive, Crosby appeared on Loose Women in May 2016, where Janet Street-Porter questioned her about having had Botox, lip fillers and, most recently, a nose job. Asked whether this set a good example for other young women who could not afford surgery, Crosby said plainly: “it was my choice at the end of the day.”
When Street-Porter pressed further, asking why she didn't spend the money on therapy for her insecurities instead, Crosby, by the outlet's account, was left briefly without a reply, joking that she had been given too much to think about.
That interview is what this article relies on. Crosby did not give an exact date for the procedure beyond describing it as her most recent at the time, and we do not guess at further detail she has not given.
Why her answer matters
Crosby's reply is a clear statement of a principle that comes up often in conversations about cosmetic surgery: a decision about your own body can be your own choice without being a universal recommendation to others. She did not claim the procedure was essential or life-changing — she simply owned the decision when questioned about it directly on live television.
Her case also shows a nose job being discussed alongside less invasive procedures, such as Botox and fillers, which is common; the difference is that rhinoplasty is a single surgical operation rather than a treatment that is repeated every few months.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia or TIVA and usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours, followed by one day in the inpatient unit. Before surgery, 3D modelling helps the patient and surgeon agree on the expected result. Bone work can be done with an ultrasonic piezo device. There are two main approaches:
Incisions
- Open rhinoplasty
- Small incision on the columella plus incisions inside the nose
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Incisions inside the nose only
Surgeon's view
- Open rhinoplasty
- Full view of the structures
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Limited view
Often chosen for
- Open rhinoplasty
- Complex cases, tip work, revisions
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Moderate changes, such as a dorsal hump
Combined with septum correction
- Open rhinoplasty
- Possible (septorhinoplasty)
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Possible (septorhinoplasty)
The choice of approach depends on the anatomy and on the goal, and it is made by the surgeon after an examination.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
The optimal age for rhinoplasty is 18–45, and older if health allows. Preparation starts about 21 days before surgery and includes a complete blood count, biochemistry, a coagulation panel, infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and a sinus X-ray or CT. Blood-thinning drugs are stopped in agreement with the doctor, alcohol and smoking a week before, and the last food and drink six hours before the operation.
Possible risks include swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, temporary breathing problems and minor asymmetry.
Recovery after rhinoplasty
For the first one to three days patients breathe through the mouth, with splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible. The nasal splints come out on day 7, the external splint stays for up to 14 days and the stitches are removed on day 14. For a month there is no exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun. Mild congestion can last 1–1.5 months.
First improvements are visible after 2–3 weeks, full healing takes about four months, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
Rhinoplasty recovery, step by step
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia or TIVA, 1.5–3 hours, one day in the inpatient unit.
- Days 1–3Mouth breathing, splints in the nostrils, possible swelling and bruising.
- Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
- Day 14External splint and stitches are removed.
- Month 1No exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun; mild congestion is normal.
- Month 4Full healing in most cases.
- 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose settles.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs rhinoplasty for international patients, including patients from London. Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty — the operation that combines septum correction with reshaping — costs $5,000, and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The first consultation is free; the exact cost is confirmed after an in-person examination. The clinic offers a free check-up after surgery and states a lifetime guarantee on the result.
Planning the procedure from your city? Read more: Nose Surgery in Newcastle, Open and Closed Rhinoplasty in Perth and Rhinoplasty in Sydney with 3D Modelling.
More details are on the rhinoplasty page and the page for patients from London.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Charlotte Crosby or her treatment. We quote her only because she spoke about the procedure openly.
Frequently asked questions
Did Charlotte Crosby confirm having a nose job?
Yes. On ITV's Loose Women in May 2016 she was asked directly about it, alongside Botox and lip fillers, and said it was her own choice.
When did Charlotte Crosby have her nose job?
She did not give an exact date; the Loose Women interview in May 2016 described it as her most recent procedure at that time.
How long does rhinoplasty recovery take?
Splints come out on days 7–14, full healing takes about four months and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
What does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The first consultation is free.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- ChronicleLive, 10 May 2016
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