RhinoplastyUnited States6 min read
Did Darcey Silva get a nose job? Yes, and she said so herself
Ahead of the season 2 premiere of Darcey & Stacey in July 2021, reality TV star Darcey Silva talked about a trip to Turkey she took with her twin sister Stacey for what the pair called their “twinsformation.” Among the procedures she described in her own words was, as she put it, “a little Barbie nose.” Showbiz Cheat Sheet reported her comments from an interview with Entertainment Weekly. Here is exactly what she said, and what a rhinoplasty like the one she described involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In July 2021, Darcey Silva described getting “a little Barbie nose” on a trip to Turkey.
- She named no clinic or surgeon; the trip followed research and consultations, she said.
- Her twin Stacey had different procedures: a breast reduction, lift and liposuction.
- Rhinoplasty is done under general anaesthesia, with one day in the inpatient unit.
- At City Medical Centre, rhinoplasty starts at $4,200, after a free consultation.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Profile
Darcey Silva
- Country
- United States
- Who
- Reality TV star
- Quote source
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet, 15 July 2021
What did Darcey Silva say about her nose job?
Darcey Silva, known from 90 Day Fiancé and her own spin-off Darcey & Stacey, explained how the trip came about in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, reported by Showbiz Cheat Sheet: “Stacey and I first decided to go to Turkey spur of the moment last year. We were both on our phones at the same time, texted each other at the same time, ‘Let’s go to Turkey.’ We both said the same thing, I swear to God. Randomly.” She said the decision was not impulsive once it was made: “We were researching places, and for some reason I felt Turkey and she felt Turkey, so we figured out we’d pick the best doctor for us and we had consultations. We wanted to go on this inward-outward journey together, just us. Obviously, we took our precautions.”
Describing the procedures from that trip, Silva said: “We knew it was going to be our last time around. We did a little Barbie nose, lip lifts, a buccal fat removal for a snatched jaw, and just a little snatch waist action and a little [boob] lift.” Her twin sister Stacey, who had a breast reduction and lift on the same trip, added that the results were not identical: “You’ll see something that’s a little different. This time around, it was a little different.”
That is all this article relies on. Silva did not name a clinic, a surgeon or a specific surgical technique in these comments, and we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains how rhinoplasty is performed and how recovery usually goes, it describes the operation in general, not her personal treatment.
Why speaking about it so plainly matters
Silva did not treat the nose surgery as a secret to manage around a premiere; she walked through how the decision was made, who was involved, and what exactly changed, down to calling the shape she chose a “Barbie nose.” That kind of detail is unusual: most public figures either deny cosmetic surgery altogether or confirm it in a single vague line.
Silva and her sister instead described research, consultations and recovery as an ordinary part of the story, while also noting their results were not the same despite being twins who, in Stacey’s words, usually “know each other’s taste.” This article does not comment on how Silva looks before or after; the point is simply that she chose to describe the process clearly rather than let fans guess.

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How rhinoplasty is done today
Modern rhinoplasty reshapes the cartilage and bone framework of the nose, not just the skin over it, and is performed under anaesthesia with the surgeon working through small incisions, often hidden inside the nostrils or along the natural fold at the base of the nose. The right approach depends on what a patient wants to change and whether the nose has been operated on before.
Primary rhinoplasty
- Best suited to
- A first operation on a nose that has not been operated on before
- What it addresses
- Shape, size, bump, tip, nostril width
Revision rhinoplasty
- Best suited to
- Correcting the result of an earlier nose operation
- What it addresses
- Asymmetry, breathing issues or shape problems left by a previous surgery
Septorhinoplasty
- Best suited to
- Patients who also have breathing difficulties
- What it addresses
- A deviated septum or narrowed airway, combined with the external shape
Which option applies is decided by the surgeon after an examination of the patient's own anatomy, not by a celebrity's description of her own result.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
People consider rhinoplasty for a mix of reasons: a hump, a wide tip, nostril shape, asymmetry they have always disliked, or breathing problems caused by a deviated septum. Before surgery, preparation generally includes:
- Full nasal growth. The procedure is only done once the nose has finished developing, generally from the late teens onward.
- A health screening covering blood tests, coagulation and, depending on age, imaging of the nasal bones and sinuses.
- Stopping blood-thinning medication, alcohol and smoking in the weeks before surgery, on the surgeon's advice.
- Contraindications include acute infections, uncontrolled chronic disease, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and blood clotting disorders.
Recovery after rhinoplasty
After the operation, most clinics keep the patient one day under observation before discharge. A splint protects the nose for about a week, and the first days bring swelling and bruising around the eyes, which is normal. Once the splint comes off, most of the visible bruising has faded, though the nose itself stays swollen for longer.
By three to four weeks, patients generally feel comfortable in public, even though the tip of the nose — the slowest part to settle — keeps changing subtly for months. The final shape is only judged once all internal swelling has resolved, at 12 to 18 months.

How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, a splint is fitted; one day in the inpatient unit.
- Days 1–7Splint stays on; swelling and bruising around the eyes are normal.
- About week 2Splint is removed; most external bruising has faded.
- Weeks 3–4Visible swelling drops enough to feel comfortable in public.
- Months 2–3Residual swelling in the tip of the nose keeps fading gradually.
- Months 12–18The final shape of the nose can be judged.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty for international patients, with a free first consultation available online, where the surgeon reviews photos and any breathing concerns before confirming a final price. Current prices start at $4,200 for a primary rhinoplasty, $5,400 for a revision case, and $5,000 for a combined septorhinoplasty that addresses both breathing and shape.
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.
The operation is done under general anaesthesia with one day in the inpatient unit, and the final result is assessed at 12–18 months. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Darcey Silva or her treatment. Her story is included here simply because she chose to describe her own nose surgery in detail, in her own words.
Frequently asked questions
Did Darcey Silva have a nose job?
Yes. In July 2021 she told Entertainment Weekly, in comments reported by Showbiz Cheat Sheet, that on a trip to Turkey with her twin sister Stacey she had “a little Barbie nose” done, along with other procedures.
Did Darcey Silva name the clinic or surgeon?
No. She described choosing “the best doctor for us” after research and consultations, but did not name a clinic or surgeon in the reported comments.
Was the trip planned or spontaneous?
Both, in her account. She said the idea to go to Turkey came up “spur of the moment,” but the actual booking followed research into clinics and consultations with a doctor.
Did her twin sister Stacey get the same procedures?
No. Stacey said their results were “a little different” — Stacey had a breast reduction and lift along with liposuction, while Darcey described a nose job, lip lifts and a lift.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
A primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200, a revision case at $5,400, and a combined septorhinoplasty at $5,000. The final price is confirmed after a free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet, 15 July 2021
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