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Did Khloé Kardashian have a nose job? Yes, and she confirmed it herself
Khloé Kardashian had been speculated about for years, and in 2022 she settled it herself on Twitter: yes, she had had a nose job, and she said she was glad she did. Here is what she said, as reported by Cosmopolitan UK, and what rhinoplasty involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In 2022 Khloe Kardashian confirmed on Twitter, per Cosmopolitan UK, that she'd had a nose job.
- She said she got it a couple weeks before daughter True's first birthday, placing it around early 2019.
- Kardashian called her recovery easy, saying her only regret was not doing it sooner.
- She'd also discussed one nose job during a Keeping Up with the Kardashians reunion with Andy Cohen.
- At City Medical Centre rhinoplasty is $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000, revision $5,400, free consult.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Profile
Khloé Kardashian
- Country
- United States
- Who
- Reality TV star
- Year of operation
- 2019
- Quote source
- Cosmopolitan UK, 8 April 2022
What did Khloé Kardashian say about her nose job?
As reported by Cosmopolitan UK, Kardashian replied directly to a fan on Twitter who asked whether she had had a nose job: “Yes! I spoke about it at the reunion with Andy Cohen as well. I got it a couple weeks before True's first birthday. Love it!” Her daughter True was born in April 2018, which places the procedure around early 2019.
Asked by another follower about recovery, she said her own experience was easy, and that her “only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.” She had also discussed having “one nose job” on camera during a Keeping Up with the Kardashians reunion with Andy Cohen, which Cosmopolitan references in the same piece.
This is what we rely on here. Kardashian did not name the surgeon, the exact technique or further medical detail, so this article does not guess at them.
Why her answer mattered
For years, commentary about Kardashian's nose had circulated without a direct answer from her. Settling it herself, in her own words, on her own account, is a simple example of a public figure choosing to confirm a procedure plainly rather than let speculation continue.
Her description of an easy recovery, and her only complaint being that she waited too long, is a matter-of-fact account rather than a dramatic one.
Her case is also a reminder that rhinoplasty results, and recovery experiences, vary from person to person — which is exactly why a surgeon reviews each patient's anatomy individually rather than promising the same outcome or timeline to everyone.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia or TIVA and usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours, followed by one day in the inpatient unit. Before surgery, 3D modelling helps the patient and surgeon agree on the expected result. Bone work can be done with an ultrasonic piezo device. There are two main approaches:
Incisions
- Open rhinoplasty
- Small incision on the columella plus incisions inside the nose
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Incisions inside the nose only
Surgeon's view
- Open rhinoplasty
- Full view of the structures
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Limited view
Often chosen for
- Open rhinoplasty
- Complex cases, tip work, revisions
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Moderate changes, such as a dorsal hump
Combined with septum correction
- Open rhinoplasty
- Possible (septorhinoplasty)
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Possible (septorhinoplasty)
The choice of approach depends on the anatomy and on the goal, and it is made by the surgeon after an examination.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
The optimal age for rhinoplasty is 18–45, and older if health allows. Preparation starts about 21 days before surgery and includes 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 in agreement with the doctor, alcohol and smoking a week before, and the last food and drink six hours before the operation.
Possible risks include swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, temporary breathing problems and minor asymmetry.
Recovery after rhinoplasty
For the first one to three days patients breathe through the mouth, with splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible. The nasal splints come out on day 7, the external splint stays for up to 14 days and the stitches are removed on day 14. For a month there is no exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun. Mild congestion can last 1–1.5 months.
First improvements are visible after 2–3 weeks, full healing takes about four months, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
Rhinoplasty recovery, step by step
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia or TIVA, 1.5–3 hours, one day in the inpatient unit.
- Days 1–3Mouth breathing, splints in the nostrils, possible swelling and bruising.
- Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
- Day 14External splint and stitches are removed.
- Month 1No exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun; mild congestion is normal.
- Month 4Full healing in most cases.
- 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose settles.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs rhinoplasty for international patients, including patients from Los Angeles. Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty — the operation that combines septum correction with reshaping — costs $5,000, and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The first consultation is free; the exact cost is confirmed after an in-person examination. The clinic offers a free check-up after surgery and states a lifetime guarantee on the result.
Planning the procedure from your city? Read more: Nose Surgery in Newcastle, Open and Closed Rhinoplasty in Perth and Rhinoplasty in Sydney with 3D Modelling.
More details are on the rhinoplasty page and the page for patients from Los Angeles.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Khloé Kardashian or her treatment. We quote her only because she spoke about the procedure openly.
Frequently asked questions
When did Khloé Kardashian have her nose job?
She said on Twitter that she had it a couple of weeks before her daughter True's first birthday; True was born in April 2018, which places the procedure around early 2019.
Does Khloé Kardashian regret her nose job?
No. She said her only regret was that she didn't have it done sooner, and that her recovery was easy.
How long does rhinoplasty recovery take?
Splints come out on days 7–14, full healing takes about four months and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
What does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The first consultation is free.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Cosmopolitan UK, 8 April 2022
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