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Did Layal Abboud have rhinoplasty? Yes, and she said so herself
In June 2017 the Lebanese singer Layal Abboud appeared on the Egyptian talk show “Sheikh El-Harra” and, responding to claims about her appearance, confirmed that she had had one cosmetic procedure: an operation on her nose. Below is what she said, where it was reported, and what the operation involves for anyone considering it today.
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- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
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- Price
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Layal Abboud said she accepts cosmetic surgery, confirming she had one cosmetic operation on her nose. “My whole body is natural, and I like being a beautiful woman... and the secret of my looks is that I do a lot of sport.”
What did Layal Abboud say about her rhinoplasty?
In June 2017 the Lebanese singer Layal Abboud was a guest on the Egyptian talk show "Sheikh El-Harra", hosted by the broadcaster Basma Wehba on the Al-Qahera Wal Nas channel. The entertainment outlet Face Misr reported on 16 June 2017 that Abboud said she accepted cosmetic surgery in principle, and confirmed that she herself had had exactly one procedure done: an operation on her nose.
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WhatsAppAnswering people who said her whole body was "artificial", she said: “My whole body is natural, and I like being a beautiful woman when I look at myself in the mirror, and I stand by that — and the secret to my looks is that I do a lot of sport.”
That is all this article relies on. Abboud did not give the date of the operation, and she did not name a clinic or a surgeon, so this article does not guess at any of that. Where the text below explains rhinoplasty and recovery, it describes the operation in general, not her treatment.
Why her answer matters
Rumours and comparison photos follow public figures in the Arab entertainment world constantly, and many simply deny everything regardless of the facts. Abboud instead gave a direct, limited answer: yes to one operation, on the shape of her nose, and no to the wider claim that her whole appearance was surgically made.
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That kind of precise, bounded confirmation is a useful way to think about the operation: a single, named procedure rather than a vague scandal to hide or exaggerate. Nothing here judges how she looks; the point is simply what she said and where.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Modern rhinoplasty reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose, through either an open technique (a small incision on the columella, the strip of tissue between the nostrils) or a closed technique (incisions hidden inside the nose). The choice depends on how much correction is needed. Surgeons increasingly use 3D modelling beforehand so the patient can see the planned result, and an ultrasonic piezo device for more precise, gentler bone work than older instruments.
Primary rhinoplasty
- Typical reason
- First-time correction of shape, a bump, or a wide tip
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,200
Rhinoseptoplasty
- Typical reason
- Combines shape correction with fixing a deviated septum
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $5,000
Revision rhinoplasty
- Typical reason
- Correcting the result of an earlier operation
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $5,400
Reconstructive rhinoseptoplasty
- Typical reason
- Congenital issues or breathing problems
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,700
Which technique and plan fit a given nose is decided by the surgeon at the consultation, not from a celebrity story.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
People consider rhinoplasty for a visible bump or hump, a wide or drooping tip, asymmetry, or breathing difficulty linked to the internal structure of the nose.
- Pre-op tests typically include a complete blood count, biochemistry, a coagulation panel, infection screening, an ECG and imaging of the nose and sinuses.
- Preparation starts about 21 days ahead: blood-thinning medication is stopped with the doctor's guidance, and alcohol and smoking are avoided for a week before surgery.
- The recommended age is 18–45 (older if health allows), once facial growth is complete.
What recovery looks like
The first 24 hours are spent in the inpatient unit. For the first few days breathing is through the mouth, with splints inside the nostrils and some swelling and bruising. Nasal splints come out around day 7, the external splint stays up to 14 days, and stitches are removed on day 14. Exercise, sauna, swimming and sun exposure are avoided for about a month.
Mild congestion can continue for 1–1.5 months, the first visible improvement appears after 2–3 weeks, healing is largely complete at about 4 months, and the final shape settles over 1–1.5 years.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia or TIVA; the first 24 hours are spent in the inpatient unit.
- Days 1-7Mouth breathing, splints in the nostrils, possible swelling and bruising.
- Day 7-14Nasal splints come out around day 7; the external splint and stitches come off by day 14.
- Weeks 2-3First visible improvements appear; mild congestion can continue up to 6 weeks.
- About 4 monthsHealing is largely complete.
- 1-1.5 yearsThe final shape settles.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty and reconstructive rhinoseptoplasty for international patients, using 3D modelling and an ultrasonic piezo device for bone work. The first consultation is free; the exact price follows the in-person exam. Current prices start at $4,200 for a primary rhinoplasty. The clinic states a lifetime guarantee on the result and a free check-up after surgery. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Layal Abboud or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a singer who gave a direct answer when asked about a cosmetic procedure.
Frequently asked questions
When did Layal Abboud have her rhinoplasty?
She confirmed it in June 2017, as a guest on the Egyptian show “Sheikh El-Harra”. She did not give the date of the operation itself.
Why did Layal Abboud talk about it?
She was responding to claims that her whole appearance was the result of cosmetic surgery. She confirmed one operation, on her nose, and said the rest of her body is natural.
Where did she say this?
On the talk show “Sheikh El-Harra”, hosted by Basma Wehba on the Al-Qahera Wal Nas channel; her words were reported by the entertainment outlet Face Misr on 16 June 2017.
Is rhinoplasty only for appearance?
No. It can also correct breathing problems linked to the internal structure of the nose; this version is sometimes combined with septum correction (rhinoseptoplasty).
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200. The exact price is confirmed after an in-person exam at the free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Face Misr, 16 June 2017
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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