Did Fotini Petrogianni have rhinoplasty? She answered the question herself

What did Fotini Petrogianni say about rhinoplasty?

The journalist first confirmed the operation in September 2018. According to iefimerida, a follower asked her on Instagram, politely and directly, whether she had had surgery on her nose, and Petrogianni replied publicly under the comment: “Yes to everything.”

A year later she explained that answer in a TV interview on the morning show Happy Day. Zappit quoted her on 26 September 2019: “I ‘had’ to say ‘yes, I have done it, that’s it!’, so that people would stop wondering whether I had done other kinds of cosmetic surgery. They didn’t understand that it was only my nose — they thought I’d had a facelift.” She also said that the online comments after the season premiere had upset her a lot at the time.

In January 2026 she returned to the subject with humour. Joining a social media trend, she posted photos from 2016 with the caption “Back when I had a different nose”, as Real.gr reported.

That is all we rely on. She did not describe the technique, the surgeon or other medical details, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes rhinoplasty in general, not her treatment.

Why a plain answer matters

People in the public eye often leave questions about cosmetic surgery unanswered, and the silence feeds speculation. Petrogianni chose the opposite: a short, public confirmation that named exactly one operation, and years later a relaxed joke about it. For readers, that kind of openness turns rhinoplasty into what it is: an ordinary medical decision that can be discussed calmly and planned with a surgeon.

Her story also shows something practical. After a rhinoplasty the face does not change as a whole, yet people around you may notice “something different” and guess wrongly. Knowing in advance that swelling takes months to settle, and that friends and colleagues may ask questions, helps many patients plan the timing of surgery around work and public commitments.

Rhinoplasty can change the shape of the nose, but it is also often about function: a deviated septum or a narrow nasal passage can make breathing harder. That is why a good consultation looks at both appearance and breathing. This article makes no judgement about anyone’s appearance; it focuses on how the operation works.

How rhinoplasty is done today

Rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia or total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA). The surgeon can work on the bony and cartilage framework, correct the tip and, if needed, straighten the septum (septorhinoplasty). Two approaches are used:

At City Medical Centre the expected result is shown with 3D modelling beforehand, and bone work is done with an ultrasonic piezo device. Which approach fits is decided after an in-person examination, not from a celebrity story.

Who is a candidate and how to prepare

The operation is usually planned for adults aged 18–45, and older if health allows. Typical reasons to consider it:

• a hump, a wide or drooping tip, or asymmetry that bothers the patient;
• a deviated septum and difficulty breathing through the nose;
• changes after an injury, or a previous operation that needs revision.

Preparation starts about 21 days before surgery. Tests include 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 with the doctor’s approval, alcohol and smoking a week before, and the last food and drink six hours before. Class 2 compression stockings are needed on the day.

Recovery after rhinoplasty

The first 24 hours are spent in the clinic’s inpatient unit. For the first 1–3 days you breathe through the mouth because of splints in the nostrils, and swelling and bruising are possible. The nasal splints come out on day 7; the external splint stays for up to 14 days, when the stitches are removed. For a month you avoid exercise, sauna, pools, hot baths and sun. Mild congestion can last 1–1.5 months, full healing takes about four months and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years. Difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or a change in shape mean you should contact a doctor at once.

1. Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia or TIVA; the first 24 hours are spent in the inpatient unit.
2. Days 1–3Mouth breathing because of nasal splints; swelling and bruising are possible.
3. Day 7The splints inside the nose are removed.
4. Day 14The external splint and the stitches are removed.
5. Month 1No exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun; first improvements show after 2–3 weeks.
6. Month 4Tissues have largely healed.
7. Year 1–1.5The final shape of the nose settles.

Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty and reconstructive procedures for international patients. The first consultation is free; the exact price is set after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The stay is one day and night in the inpatient unit, and a check-up after surgery is free. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Fotini Petrogianni or her treatment. Her answer is simply a public example of a woman who did not hide the operation.

Frequently asked questions

How did Fotini Petrogianni confirm her rhinoplasty?

In 2018 she answered a follower on Instagram: yes to everything. In a 2019 TV interview she explained that it was only her nose and that she said so to stop speculation about other procedures.

Did she say which technique was used?

No. She gave no medical details, so we do not speculate. The choice between open and closed rhinoplasty is always individual.

How long does swelling last after rhinoplasty?

Most swelling and bruising goes down in the first weeks, mild congestion can last 1 to 1.5 months, and the final shape settles in 1 to 1.5 years.

How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?

Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The exact price is set after an in-person examination.

When can I exercise after rhinoplasty?

Sport, sauna, pools, hot baths and sun are avoided for a month after surgery; after that the surgeon advises on a gradual return.