RhinoplastyNorway6 min read
Did Ida Wulff have a nose job? Yes, and she said so herself
In August 2024 the Norwegian influencer Ida Wulff told her followers on Instagram that she had just had nose surgery, and a few weeks later she explained her reasons in more detail to the press. Below is exactly what she said, where it was published, and what the operation she described involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In Aug. 2024 Ida Wulff, followed by ~65,000 on Instagram, told followers she'd just had nose surgery.
- She said on Instagram she had nasal polyps removed, septum straightened, plus a cosmetic change.
- Six weeks later she told VG it felt a selfish choice, given how fortunate her life otherwise was.
- Wulff named no clinic, surgeon or technique in her statements.
- At City Medical Centre primary rhinoplasty is $4,200, revision $5,400, septorhinoplasty $5,000.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Profile
Ida Wulff
- Country
- Norway
- Who
- Influencer
- Year of operation
- 2024
- Quote source
- Dagbladet, 15 August 2024
Four days ago I had my nose operated on... since I had to go through it anyway, I chose to do something cosmetic as well.
What did Ida Wulff say about her nose surgery?
Wulff, an influencer followed by around 65,000 people on Instagram, posted a video about the operation herself, and Dagbladet quoted her words directly: «For fire dager siden opererte jeg nesa, og jeg har kommet fram til at det er en sånn ting jeg vil være ærlig om. For jeg har ikke bare fjernet polypper i nesa og rettet en skeiv neseskillevegg. Når jeg først måtte gjennom dritten, valgte jeg å gjøre noe kosmetisk også» ("Four days ago I had my nose operated on, and I've decided this is something I want to be honest about. Because I haven't just had polyps removed and a deviated septum straightened. Since I had to go through it anyway, I chose to do something cosmetic as well").
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WhatsAppSix weeks later, in an interview with VG, picked up by Se og Hør, she added a more reflective line about the decision: «Det føltes som et egoistisk valg å operere nesen» ("It felt like a selfish choice to have my nose operated on"), explaining she felt that way given how fortunate her life otherwise was.
That is all this article relies on. Wulff did not name a clinic, a surgeon or a specific technique in these statements, and we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains rhinoplasty methods and recovery, it describes the operation in general, not her treatment.
Why her openness matters
Wulff did not simply announce a cosmetic change; she described a case many patients actually have: a functional problem — nasal polyps and a deviated septum that likely affected her breathing — combined with a cosmetic adjustment done during the same operation.
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Saying so plainly, including the part where she called her own choice “selfish,” gave her followers an honest account instead of a vague or denied one, even though some reacted with scepticism. This article does not comment on her appearance or judge her decision; the point is simply that she chose to speak about it clearly rather than staying silent.
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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. When a patient also has breathing problems, as Wulff described, the surgeon can correct a deviated septum or narrowed airway in the same operation as the cosmetic work — this combined procedure is usually called septorhinoplasty. The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, and the surgeon works through small incisions, often hidden inside the nostrils or along the natural fold at the base of the nose.
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 have both a breathing problem and want a shape change, as Wulff described
- What it addresses
- Deviated septum, narrowed airway, plus the external shape
Which option applies, and how much of the work is functional versus cosmetic, is decided by the surgeon after an examination, not from a celebrity's story.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
People consider rhinoplasty for a mix of reasons that are often not purely cosmetic: a hump or asymmetry they have always disliked, a tip that droops or looks too wide, or, as in Wulff's case, breathing difficulties caused by a deviated septum or polyps that a doctor identifies during examination.
- Full nasal growth matters. The procedure is only done once the nose has finished developing, generally from the late teens onward.
- Breathing is checked first. If polyps, a deviated septum or chronic sinus problems are found, correcting them can be combined with the cosmetic plan in one operation.
- Health screening is required beforehand, and the surgeon reviews any chronic conditions, allergies and medications.
- Contraindications include acute infections, uncontrolled chronic disease, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and blood clotting disorders.
What recovery looks like
A splint protects the nose for about a week after surgery, and the first days bring swelling and bruising around the eyes, which is normal. Once the splint comes off, most of the external bruising has faded, though the nose itself is still swollen.
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. Breathing from any functional correction, like Wulff's septum repair, typically improves steadily over the first couple of months as swelling inside the nose goes down. The final shape is only judged after swelling has fully 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 2–3Breathing from any functional repair keeps improving; tip swelling fades.
- Months 12–18The final shape of the nose can be judged.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty for international patients, with a free first consultation, available online, where the surgeon reviews photos and any breathing concerns and gives a final price before the contract is signed. 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.
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.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Ida Wulff or her treatment. Her story is simply a recent example of a public figure who chose to speak openly about a nose operation.
Frequently asked questions
When did Ida Wulff have her nose operated on?
She posted about it on Instagram in August 2024, saying the operation had taken place four days earlier. She did not give a more precise date.
Was her operation cosmetic or medical?
She said it was both: she had nasal polyps removed and a deviated septum straightened, and chose to make a cosmetic change to the nose during the same operation.
Why did she call it a “selfish” choice?
In a later interview with VG, picked up by Se og Hør, she said the cosmetic part of the decision felt selfish to her given how fortunate her life otherwise was. She did not elaborate further on this point.
What is septorhinoplasty?
It is a rhinoplasty combined with repair of a deviated nasal septum or other breathing problem in the same operation, which is the type of combination Wulff described having.
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.
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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