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Clara Shinta and her rhinoplasty: a decision she says she weighed for a long time
Indonesian selebgram Clara Shinta rarely discusses the work behind her look, but in April 2026 she confirmed to detikHot that she had undergone a rhinoplasty — a decision, she said, she had thought about for a long time before going ahead. She was unusually open about one detail: what the procedure cost her. Here is exactly what she said, and what a rhinoplasty involves for anyone else weighing the same decision.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Clara Shinta told detikHot in April 2026 she had a rhinoplasty after years of weighing the decision.
- She did not give a figure but said the procedure alone cost “the price of a car”.
- Rhinoplasty takes 1.5–3 hours under general anaesthesia; one night in hospital.
- Early results show in 2–3 weeks; the final shape takes 12–18 months to settle.
- At City Medical Centre a rhinoplasty costs $4,200, with a free first consultation.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
I went to Thailand for a rhinoplasty. I had thought about this decision for a very long time, from wanting it to searching for the best hospital for me
What did Clara Shinta say about her rhinoplasty?
Indonesian selebgram Clara Shinta told detikHot in April 2026 that she had undergone a rhinoplasty. “Keputusan aku ini sudah aku pikir sejak lama banget, mulai dari keinginan hingga searching rumah sakit terbaik buat aku” (“I had thought about this decision for a very long time, from wanting it to searching for the best hospital for me”), she said.
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WhatsAppAsked about the cost, she added: “Jujur untuk biaya rhinoplasty nya saja seharga mobil” (“Honestly, the cost of the rhinoplasty alone was the price of a car”). That is what this article relies on. Clara Shinta has not described the technique used, named a surgeon, or given an exact date, and this article does not guess at any of it.
Why her openness about the decision matters
What stands out in Clara Shinta's account is not the surgery itself but the timeline: she describes years of thinking, researching and comparing before she went ahead, plus a cost high enough that she compared it to a car.
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That matches how people generally approach rhinoplasty — it is rarely an impulsive choice, and the research phase (reading about techniques, comparing surgeons, working out a budget) is normal and often takes longer than the operation itself. Nothing here is a comment on how Clara Shinta looks before or after; it is simply her own account of making up her mind.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Modern rhinoplasty reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose, and is often combined with correcting breathing problems. The two main approaches differ in where the incisions go:
Closed rhinoplasty
- How it is done
- All incisions inside the nose, no outside scar
- Typically used for
- Moderate shape changes
Open rhinoplasty
- How it is done
- Small incision on the columella (the skin strip between the nostrils)
- Typically used for
- Complex reshaping, revision cases
Septorhinoplasty
- How it is done
- Reshaping combined with straightening a deviated septum
- Typically used for
- Breathing problems alongside appearance
Revision rhinoplasty
- How it is done
- Correcting the result of an earlier operation
- Typically used for
- Patients unhappy with a previous rhinoplasty
Surgery is usually done under general anaesthesia, takes 1.5 to 3 hours depending on complexity, and uses an ultrasonic (piezo) device for precise bone work rather than older hammer-and-chisel instruments. Many clinics now show the patient a 3D model of the expected result before surgery.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Rhinoplasty is usually considered from age 18, once facial growth is complete, up to around 45 (older if general health allows). Preparation typically includes:
- a complete blood count, biochemistry panel and coagulation tests;
- an ECG, a chest X-ray and imaging of the nasal sinuses;
- stopping blood-thinning medication under a doctor's supervision, plus alcohol and smoking, about a week before surgery;
- no food or drink for six hours before the operation.
Recovery after rhinoplasty
The first 24 hours are usually spent in an inpatient room. For the first two to three days patients breathe through the mouth while internal splints stay in the nostrils, and some swelling and bruising is normal. Nasal splints typically come out around day seven, and an external splint stays on for up to two weeks, with stitches removed around day 14. For about a month, exercise, sauna, swimming, hot baths and direct sun are avoided.
Noticeable improvement in the look of the nose is usually visible after two to three weeks, while the final shape takes longer to settle, once internal swelling has fully gone down.
How recovery after a rhinoplasty usually goes
- First 24 hoursStay in the inpatient unit; mouth breathing while internal splints are in place.
- Days 1–3Some swelling and bruising is normal; breathing is mainly through the mouth.
- Day 7Internal nasal splints are usually removed.
- Day 14External splint comes off and stitches are removed.
- 2–3 weeksFirst visible improvement in the shape of the nose.
- About a monthExercise, sauna, swimming, hot baths and direct sun are still avoided.
- 12–18 monthsInternal swelling fully settles and the final shape can be judged.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty using the open or closed technique, under general anaesthesia or TIVA, with one night in the clinic's inpatient unit. A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200. The first consultation is free and can take place online; the final price is confirmed after an in-person exam and fixed in the contract.
The clinic states a lifetime guarantee on the result and a free check-up after surgery. More detail is on the rhinoplasty page.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Clara Shinta or her treatment. We tell her story because she chose to speak about her own decision openly in the Indonesian press.
Frequently asked questions
When did Clara Shinta have her rhinoplasty?
She has not given an exact date. She told detikHot in April 2026 that it was a decision she had thought about for a long time before going ahead.
Did Clara Shinta say how much her rhinoplasty cost?
She said only that the cost of the procedure itself was “the price of a car”, without naming a figure.
Who is a good candidate for rhinoplasty?
Usually adults from around 18, once facial growth is complete, up to about 45 (older if general health allows), without conditions that make anaesthesia risky.
How long does it take to see the final result of a rhinoplasty?
Early improvement is visible after two to three weeks, but internal swelling can take 12 to 18 months to fully settle before the final shape is clear.
How much does a rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200. The first consultation is free, and the final price is fixed in the contract after an in-person exam.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- detikHot, 10 April 2026
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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