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Did Josiane Balasko have a rhinoplasty? Yes, and she has said so herself, more than once
Josiane Balasko, a French actress and director best known for the comedy troupe Le Splendid and the film “Les Bronzés”, has talked about her rhinoplasty on television more than once, with humour and without embarrassment. Below is what she said, where it was reported, and what a rhinoplasty involves today for anyone weighing it up.
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I redid my nose. I don’t know why. I had a slightly long nose, I don’t know what would have happened if I had kept my nose. Anyway, I don’t have it any more, and now I have two perfect profiles.
What did Josiane Balasko say about her rhinoplasty?
On the French talk show “C à Vous” on France 5, broadcast on 5 January 2026 alongside her daughter Marilou Berry, the subject of noses came up when a presenter asked Marilou which physical trait she had inherited from her mother. As Voici.fr reported, Marilou answered “her nose”, which made Josiane Balasko laugh, since she herself had had her own nose altered: “I had my nose redone so I wouldn’t look like my daughter.”
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WhatsAppThe same report recalled an earlier, more detailed account she had given in a November 2023 radio interview with Bernard Montiel: “I redid my nose. I don’t know why. I had a slightly long nose, I don’t know what would have happened if I had kept my nose. Anyway, I don’t have it any more, and now I have two perfect profiles.” She added that the nose had long been a complex for her and that the operation changed how much she thought about her appearance afterwards: “It’s the thing that means I don’t worry about my looks at all any more, whereas before, all I saw was my nose.”
That is all this article relies on. Josiane Balasko did not name a surgeon, a clinic, a technique or a specific year for the operation in either statement, so we do not guess at any of them. Where the text below explains methods and recovery, it describes rhinoplasty in general, not her treatment.
Why her story matters
Josiane Balasko has spent decades in French public life being commented on for not fitting conventional beauty standards, something she has said does not bother her. Her account of the rhinoplasty is notable for a different reason: she describes it as something that freed her from constantly worrying about one feature, not as an attempt to look like someone else.
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That distinction, wanting to stop fixating on a specific complex rather than chasing a different face, is exactly what surgeons look for when discussing realistic expectations with a patient.
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How a rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose by adjusting bone and cartilage, and can address the shape of the tip, the bridge or the overall proportions, which is what Josiane Balasko described as a long nose. Two main surgical approaches are used:
- Closed rhinoplasty — all incisions are made inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scar; it suits many tip and bridge corrections.
- Open rhinoplasty — a small additional incision is made under the tip of the nose, giving the surgeon direct view of the structures; it suits more complex reshaping.
Visible scar
- Closed rhinoplasty
- None
- Open rhinoplasty
- A tiny scar under the tip, usually fades well
Surgeon's view of the structure
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Indirect
- Open rhinoplasty
- Direct
Anaesthesia and stay at City Medical Centre
- Closed rhinoplasty
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
- Open rhinoplasty
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
Price at City Medical Centre
- Closed rhinoplasty
- from $4,200
- Open rhinoplasty
- from $4,200
Which approach fits a particular nose is decided at the consultation, based on the shape and what the patient wants changed, not from a celebrity story.
Who is a candidate, and how to prepare
Typical reasons include a hump or a bridge that feels too prominent, a tip that feels too long or wide, or breathing difficulties linked to the nose’s structure. The patient must be an adult with the nasal bones fully formed. Contraindications include active skin infection in the area, uncontrolled bleeding disorders, unrealistic expectations about the outcome, and anything that rules out safe general anaesthesia.
- Bring reference photos and a clear description of what bothers you specifically, as Josiane Balasko did when she named the length of her nose.
- Stop blood-thinning medication as instructed before surgery.
- Plan for a splint on the nose for about a week after surgery.
What recovery looks like
The operation is done under general anaesthesia and the patient stays one day in the clinic. A splint protects the nose for about a week, and swelling and bruising around the eyes are common in the first days, settling within two to three weeks. Breathing usually returns to normal within one to two weeks. The final shape takes longer to settle fully, as the timeline below shows.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia; one day in the clinic, nose protected by a splint.
- Days 1–7Splint stays on; swelling and bruising around the eyes are common.
- 1–2 weeksSplint comes off; breathing through the nose usually returns to normal.
- 2–3 weeksMost visible bruising and swelling resolve; return to normal activities.
- A few monthsResidual swelling, especially at the tip, continues to go down gradually.
- 12–18 monthsThe final shape can be judged, once all tissues have settled.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs rhinoplasty for international patients under general anaesthesia. The first consultation is free and can start online: the surgeon reviews photos, discusses the shape and function of the nose and confirms the price in the contract before a date is booked. Prices start from $4,200, reduced from the standard $6,000. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Josiane Balasko or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who has spoken openly, more than once, about having had a rhinoplasty.
Frequently asked questions
When did Josiane Balasko have her rhinoplasty?
She has spoken about it at least twice, in a November 2023 radio interview and again on television in January 2026, but she has not given an exact year for when the operation itself took place.
Why did Josiane Balasko decide to have the procedure?
She said her nose, which she described as a little long, had long been a personal complex, and that the operation freed her from constantly focusing on her appearance afterwards.
Did Josiane Balasko name the surgeon or clinic?
No, she has not named a surgeon, clinic or technique in either public statement, so this article does not speculate about them.
Is a rhinoplasty only for appearance?
No. It can also be combined with correcting breathing problems linked to the nasal structure; that is decided together with the surgeon during the consultation.
How much does a rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Prices start from $4,200, reduced from $6,000. The final price is confirmed in the contract after a free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Voici.fr, 5 January 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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