Did Kisora Niinuma have rhinoplasty? Yes, and she documented it herself

What did Kisora Niinuma say about her rhinoplasty?

On 26 May 2025 Niinuma updated her YouTube channel with a video called “I had a nose job!!”. According to Model Press, she said she had the procedure in South Korea and filmed everything from the consultation the day before to the downtime afterwards. She explained that swelling peaked on days one to three, showed photos from the first week, from day seven right after the stitches were removed, and from day thirty.

After a month she said: “I have been getting along fine with no pain in my nose, the cartilage or my ear. It has not got in the way of daily life at all, I have been able to work, and I can now wear light make-up.” She added: “I am still satisfied, so I am really looking forward to seeing how it changes from here.” ABEMA TIMES reported the same video under the headline quoting her words that her nose had “always been a complex” for her.

That is the whole of what we rely on here. Niinuma did not name the clinic or the surgeon, and we do not interpret the technique from her words, so this article does not guess at it. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes rhinoplasty in general, not her treatment.

Why her openness matters

Idols and former idols in Japan rarely talk about cosmetic surgery, and when they do, it is usually because of rumours. Niinuma chose to tell the story herself, including the parts that are not glamorous: swelling, splints, stitches and the wait for the final shape. For viewers, that is more useful than any before-and-after picture, because it shows that recovery is a process that takes weeks and months.

Her words also show something that surgeons repeat at every consultation: the result of rhinoplasty keeps changing for a long time after the operation. Being satisfied after a month and curious about the months ahead is a realistic attitude, not a guarantee.

How rhinoplasty is done today

Rhinoplasty changes the shape of the nose by working on its bone and cartilage framework, and it can also improve breathing when the septum is involved. It is done under general anaesthesia or total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA). Two main approaches are used:

• Open rhinoplasty — a small incision across the columella (the skin between the nostrils) gives the surgeon a direct view of the structures.
• Closed rhinoplasty — all incisions are made inside the nose, so there is no visible external scar.

Tip correction, septorhinoplasty (combined with straightening the septum) and revision surgery are separate variants. Which approach fits is decided by the surgeon after an examination, often with 3D modelling of the expected result.

Who it suits and how to prepare

The optimal age for rhinoplasty is 18 to 45, and older if health allows. People usually consider it because of the shape of the back or tip of the nose, asymmetry, or breathing problems linked to the septum. Preparation starts about three weeks before surgery and usually includes:

• blood tests (complete count, biochemistry, coagulation panel) and infection tests;
• an ECG, a chest X-ray and an X-ray or CT scan of the sinuses;
• stopping blood-thinning drugs (only with the doctor’s approval), alcohol and smoking a week before;
• no food or drink for six hours before the operation, and class 2 compression stockings for the day of surgery.

What recovery looks like

Niinuma described the swelling peak in the first three days and the removal of stitches on day seven. For patients in general, the first 24 hours are spent in the clinic’s inpatient unit. For the first days you breathe through your mouth because of splints in the nostrils, and swelling and bruising are possible. Nasal splints come out around day seven; an external splint stays for up to 14 days. For a month you avoid exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths and sun, and mild congestion can last one to one and a half months. Full healing takes about four months, and the final shape is judged after one to one and a half years.

Possible risks include swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, temporary breathing problems and minor asymmetry. Difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or a change in shape are reasons to see a doctor immediately.

1. Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia or TIVA; the first 24 hours are spent in the inpatient unit.
2. Days 1–3Breathing through the mouth, splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are at their most noticeable.
3. Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
4. Day 14The external splint and stitches are removed.
5. Weeks 2–4First improvements are visible; no exercise, sauna, pool or sun for a month.
6. About 4 monthsTissues have largely healed and most swelling has gone.
7. 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose can be assessed.

Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre performs primary, revision and combined rhinoplasty for international patients. The first consultation is free and can start online; the exact cost is confirmed after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. Current prices: primary rhinoplasty from $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000, revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The clinic uses 3D modelling and an ultrasonic piezo device for bone work, and a personal coordinator stays in touch from the first message to recovery. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Kisora Niinuma or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who talked openly about the procedure.

Frequently asked questions

When did Kisora Niinuma have rhinoplasty?

She announced it in a YouTube video on 26 May 2025 and showed about a month of recovery. She said the procedure was done in South Korea.

Which technique did Kisora Niinuma have?

She did not name a technique, clinic or surgeon in the reported video, so we do not speculate. Today rhinoplasty is done with an open or closed approach, chosen by the surgeon after an examination.

How long does swelling last after rhinoplasty?

The most visible swelling usually passes in the first weeks, and most of it is gone by about four months. Slight swelling, especially at the tip, can remain longer; the final shape is judged after one to one and a half years.

How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?

Primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty costs $5,000 and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The exact cost is confirmed after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract.

When can I go back to work after rhinoplasty?

Many patients with office jobs return once the splints are removed, roughly after one to two weeks, but it depends on the operation and your work. Sport, sauna and pools wait at least a month.