RhinoplastyLatvia6 min read
Elīna Didrihsone and her rhinoplasty – in her own words
In January 2026 the Latvian entrepreneur and content creator Elīna Didrihsone told her followers she was having a nose correction she had wanted for five years, and in February she showed the first result. Below is what she said, where it was reported, and what rhinoplasty involves today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In January 2026 Elīna Didrihsone had a nose correction she said she had wanted for five years.
- She asked for a natural shape without an upturned tip or a large bump, and cried with joy when she first saw the result.
- Rhinoplasty is done under general anaesthesia and takes 1.5–3 hours, with one day in the clinic.
- Splints come out on days 7 and 14, healing takes about 4 months, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
- At City Medical Centre 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
Profile
Elīna Didrihsone
- Country
- Latvia
- Who
- Latvian entrepreneur and social media content creator
- Year of operation
- 2026
- Quote source
- Jauns.lv, 4 February 2026
I'm very grateful that the doctors were able to listen to my wishes and achieved the result I asked for. The final result will certainly be visible after several months, but I like it already!
What did Elīna Didrihsone say about her nose job?
In January 2026 the Latvian entrepreneur and content creator Elīna Didrihsone told her Instagram followers that she had travelled to Istanbul with a friend to have a nose correction. The Latvian news site Jauns.lv reported her posts: she described the operation as “a dream I have cherished for five years” and explained what she wanted — a natural nose shape, without a strongly upturned tip and without a large bump.
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WhatsAppIn early February 2026 she published a video in which she sees her nose for the first time after surgery and cannot hold back tears. Jauns.lv quoted her reaction, “It's so small! I like it,” and her post: “I'm very grateful that the doctors were able to listen to my wishes and achieved the result I asked for. The final result will certainly be visible after several months, but I like it already!” She added that the swelling and bruises would go away and that it would get even better.
That is everything we rely on. She did not describe the surgical technique, and we do not name or assess any clinic. Where methods and timelines are described below, they refer to rhinoplasty in general, not to her treatment.
What her words tell us
Two details in her story are useful for anyone thinking about rhinoplasty. First, she had a very concrete goal: a natural shape, no exaggerated upturned tip, no large bump. Surgeons say that clear, realistic wishes are the best starting point for planning, because the operation is built around the patient's anatomy and what can be changed safely. Second, she reminded her followers that the first weeks show only an early picture: swelling and bruising come first, and the final shape takes much longer to appear.
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Her openness also took some courage. She acknowledged that people had different opinions about her decision, yet chose to show the process honestly, including the emotional moment of seeing the result. Whether rhinoplasty is right for you is a personal and medical decision, made after an examination, not on the basis of someone else's video.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty changes the shape of the nose — the bridge, a bump, the tip or the width — and, when needed, corrects internal structures that affect breathing. It is performed under general anaesthesia and takes 1.5 to 3 hours depending on complexity. The main variants offered at City Medical Centre are:
- Primary rhinoplasty — a first operation on the shape of the nose, by open or closed technique.
- Rhinoseptoplasty — shape correction combined with straightening of the nasal septum to improve breathing.
- Reconstructive rhinoseptoplasty — restoring the structure of the nose, including with a rib cartilage graft when extra support is needed.
Primary rhinoplasty
- Main goal
- Shape of the nose
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,200
Reconstructive rhinoseptoplasty
- Main goal
- Restoring structure and breathing
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,700
Rhinoseptoplasty
- Main goal
- Breathing and shape together
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $5,000
Reconstructive, with rib cartilage graft
- Main goal
- Structure when extra cartilage is needed
- Price at City Medical Centre
- from $5,400
The operation is planned with 3D modelling, and bone work is done with an ultrasonic piezo device. Which variant is needed is decided only after an in-person examination.
Who is it for, and how to prepare
Rhinoplasty is considered for a bump on the bridge, a drooping or wide tip, asymmetry, the consequences of an injury, or when breathing and shape need to be corrected together. 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.
Blood-thinning drugs (only with the doctor's approval), alcohol and smoking are stopped a week before, and the last food and drink are six hours before the operation.
Recovery after rhinoplasty
After surgery the patient stays in the clinic for one day. For the first days breathing is through the mouth because of splints in the nostrils, and swelling and bruising around the eyes are normal — exactly what Elīna Didrihsone warned her followers about. The nasal splints come out on day 7, and the external splint and stitches on day 14. Full breathing usually returns within one to two weeks. For a month, sport, sauna, pool, hot baths and sun are avoided.
The first visible result appears after about two weeks, healing takes about four months on average, and the final shape can be judged after one to one and a half years, when the tissues fully stabilise. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia; the operation takes 1.5 to 3 hours, followed by one day in the clinic.
- Days 1–3Mouth breathing because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are normal.
- Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
- Day 14The external splint and stitches are removed; the first visible result appears.
- Weeks 1–4Breathing returns within one to two weeks; no sport, sauna or pool for a month.
- About 4 monthsHealing is largely complete.
- 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose can be judged.
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 and can start online: send photos of your nose and describe what you would like to change, and the surgeon will explain what is realistic; the exact cost is set after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200.
Patients spend one day and night in the inpatient unit, and a free check-up after surgery is included. More details are on the rhinoplasty page; to book a free consultation, leave a request there or write to us on Telegram.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Elīna Didrihsone or her treatment. Her words are quoted here because she chose to share her experience publicly.
Frequently asked questions
When did Elīna Didrihsone have rhinoplasty?
In January 2026. She announced the trip on Instagram in mid-January, and in early February she published a video showing her nose after surgery.
What did she want to change?
She said she wanted a natural nose shape, without a strongly upturned tip and without a large bump, and called it a dream she had had for five years.
Is the result visible straight away?
No. As she said herself, swelling and bruising come first and the final result shows after several months. In general, healing takes about four months and the final shape settles over one to one and a half years.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, reconstructive rhinoseptoplasty $4,700 and rhinoseptoplasty $5,000. The exact price is set after an examination and fixed in the contract.
How long is the stay at the clinic?
Patients spend one day and night in the inpatient unit. The nasal splints come out on day 7 and the external splint on day 14.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
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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