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Kady McDermott on her “secret” nose job: “That feeling when you get your nose cast off”
Former Love Island star Kady McDermott kept a cosmetic procedure quiet until the day the protective cast came off. Speaking from Dubai, where she now lives, she shared the moment on her own Instagram Stories and TikTok, and fans only found out about the rhinoplasty once they saw her new profile. Here is exactly what she said, and what a nose job involves today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Former Love Island star Kady McDermott had a rhinoplasty done quietly, while living in Dubai.
- She revealed it only after the cast came off, posting: "That feeling when you get your nose cast off."
- She shared the reveal on her Instagram Stories and TikTok.
- She did not describe the surgical details of her own procedure.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Kady shared her operation results... Sharing on her Stories on Monday, Kady posed for the camera as she wrote: 'That feeling when you get your nose cast off.'
What did Kady McDermott say about her nose job?
According to The Mirror, Kady McDermott had the operation “in secret” and only shared it with fans once the nose cast was removed. Posting on her Stories, she wrote: “That feeling when you get your nose cast off.” It was the first time she had publicly shared news of the procedure, and she also posted the clip to her TikTok. Many of her followers were surprised, with one commenting that she was already “perfection” before the operation.
Kady McDermott has not described the surgical details of her own procedure — only that she had it done quietly and revealed the result once the cast came off, while living in Dubai. This article does not guess at anything beyond her own words and relies only on this public reveal.
Why going public mattered to her
Keeping a cosmetic procedure private and then revealing it only on your own terms, once healed, is itself a statement — it separates the decision from the scrutiny that usually follows reality stars during recovery.
Kady McDermott chose to show her results only after the visible, swollen stage had passed, which is also closer to how surgeons recommend judging any rhinoplasty: not in the cast, but once the swelling has properly settled.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose and, where needed, corrects breathing problems, usually under general anaesthesia with the patient staying in hospital for one day. The approach is planned individually at a consultation, often with 3D modelling of the expected result beforehand:
Aesthetic reshaping
- What is addressed
- Dorsal hump, tip projection, nostril width, overall proportions
- Typical duration
- 1.5–3 hours
Functional correction
- What is addressed
- Deviated septum, impaired breathing
- Typical duration
- Often combined with the aesthetic steps in one session
Revision rhinoplasty
- What is addressed
- Correcting an earlier operation
- Typical duration
- More complex; done no earlier than a year after the first surgery
Who it suits, and how to prepare
Surgeons generally recommend rhinoplasty from around 18, once the nose has finished growing, up to about 45. Before surgery, preparation usually starts about three weeks ahead and includes:
- blood tests, a coagulation panel and infection screening;
- an ECG and a chest X-ray;
- stopping smoking, alcohol and blood-thinning medication in the week before surgery;
- fasting for at least six hours before the operation.
Recovery after rhinoplasty
After surgery, patients stay under observation in the clinic for one day. A protective nasal cast and splints are typically worn for up to 14 days, with stitches removed at the same time. Swelling and some congestion settle gradually over the following weeks, and most people notice the first visible improvements once the swelling has gone down, at around 2–3 weeks.
The final shape of the nose, once all tissue has fully stabilised, is usually judged at 12–18 months — not right after the cast comes off, which is exactly the point at which Kady McDermott chose to show her new look.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryOperation under general anaesthesia; one day at the clinic under observation.
- Days 1–7Breathing mainly through the mouth, splints in place; swelling and bruising are common.
- Day 7–14Splints, cast and stitches removed.
- 2–3 weeksFirst visible improvements once the swelling goes down.
- 1–2 monthsReturn to normal activity; minor congestion can still occur.
- 12–18 monthsFinal shape of the nose, once tissue has fully stabilised.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs rhinoplasty under general anaesthesia, with one day at the clinic and a free first consultation that can take place online. With the current discount, rhinoplasty costs $4,200 instead of $6,000. More information is on the rhinoplasty page.
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City Medical Centre has no connection with Kady McDermott and her treatment. We tell her story because she chose to share it herself, publicly, once she was ready.
Frequently asked questions
Did Kady McDermott say when she had her nose job?
No. She only revealed the result in January 2026, once the nose cast had come off, and did not state the date of the operation itself.
What did Kady McDermott say when she revealed her rhinoplasty?
On her Instagram Stories she wrote, “That feeling when you get your nose cast off,” marking the first time she had publicly shared the procedure.
Where was Kady McDermott when she revealed the result?
She shared the reveal while living in Dubai, where she had relocated.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
With the current discount, rhinoplasty costs $4,200 instead of $6,000. The first consultation is free.
When is the final result of a rhinoplasty visible?
First improvements appear once swelling goes down, around 2–3 weeks, but the final shape is usually judged at 12–18 months, once tissues have fully stabilised.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- The Mirror, 14 January 2026
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