RhinoplastyNetherlands5 min read
Did Maxime Meiland have a nose job? Yes, and she talked about it herself
The “Chateau Meiland” star has spoken openly about the nose correction she had at 19 — and about why surgery should never be treated as casually as buying a sandwich. Here is what she said, where it was published, and what rhinoplasty involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Maxime Meiland said in LINDA.’s series in 2020 and in an interview quoted by Happy in Shape that she had her nose corrected at 19.
- She said the nose made her really unhappy, but something that bothers you only now and then is no reason to see a surgeon.
- Rhinoplasty is done under general anaesthesia or TIVA and takes 1.5 to 3 hours, with one day in the clinic.
- The splints come out on day 7, healing takes about 4 months, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
- At City Medical Centre a primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, and the consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Profile
Maxime Meiland
- Country
- Netherlands
- Who
- Reality TV personality (Chateau Meiland)
- Quote source
- Happy in Shape, 3 August 2021
At 19 she had her nose corrected. 'That nose really bothered me. I was constantly thinking about it. If something makes you that unhappy, at some point you have to tell yourself: okay, enough, I'm going to do something about it.' 'But something that bothers you now and then is not serious enough to go to a plastic surgeon for. These days people act as if it's as easy as buying a cheese sandwich. I think that's a bad thing, because you are who you are.'
What did Maxime Meiland say about her nose job?
Maxime Meiland, known to millions of Dutch and Flemish viewers from the reality series “Chateau Meiland”, has never made a secret of it. In 2020 she talked about the reason for her nose correction in the online series “Wat wil Maxime?” for LINDA. magazine. In a later interview, quoted by Happy in Shape, she explained that she had her nose corrected at 19.
Her words: “That nose really bothered me. I was constantly thinking about it. If something makes you that unhappy, at some point you have to tell yourself: okay, enough, I’m going to do something about it.” And she added a clear warning: “But something that bothers you now and then is not serious enough to go to a plastic surgeon for. These days people act as if it’s as easy as buying a cheese sandwich. I think that’s a bad thing, because you are who you are.”
That is the full basis of this article. She did not describe the technique or other medical details, so we do not guess at them. The sections below explain rhinoplasty in general, not her operation.
Why her view is worth hearing
What makes Maxime’s words useful is the line she draws. She does not present surgery as an easy fix. She describes a nose that occupied her thoughts constantly and made her unhappy, and she says that only at that point was an operation a reasonable step. A small thing that bothers you now and then, in her view, is not a reason to see a surgeon.
Plastic surgeons put the same question to patients at a first consultation: how long has this bothered you, and how much does it affect your daily life? A clear, lasting reason and realistic expectations are the best starting point for rhinoplasty. Nothing in this article judges anyone’s appearance; the point is how the decision was made.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty changes the shape of the nose and, if needed, improves breathing. The main variants:
- Open rhinoplasty — a small incision on the columella, the skin between the nostrils, gives the surgeon a full view of the structures.
- Closed rhinoplasty — all incisions are inside the nose, with no visible scar.
- Rhinoseptoplasty — shape correction combined with straightening the nasal septum.
Incision
- Open technique
- Small incision on the columella
- Closed technique
- Inside the nose only
Visible scar
- Open technique
- A small scar on the columella
- Closed technique
- None
Anaesthesia
- Open technique
- General anaesthesia or TIVA
- Closed technique
- General anaesthesia or TIVA
Duration
- Open technique
- 1.5 to 3 hours depending on complexity
- Closed technique
- 1.5 to 3 hours depending on complexity
Stay in the clinic
- Open technique
- One day
- Closed technique
- One day
At City Medical Centre the expected result is planned with 3D modelling, and bone work is done with an ultrasonic piezo device. The surgeon chooses the technique after the examination.
Who is it for and how to prepare
People consider rhinoplasty because of a hump, a wide or drooping tip, asymmetry after an injury or difficulty breathing through the nose. The optimal age is 18–45, the same window in which Maxime had her operation; older patients can be operated on if their health allows. Before surgery patients have blood tests, a coagulation panel, infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and an X-ray or CT of the sinuses.
Preparation starts about 21 days before; blood-thinning drugs are stopped only with the doctor’s approval, and alcohol and smoking a week before.
Recovery step by step
The first 24 hours are spent in the clinic’s inpatient unit. In the first days patients breathe through the mouth because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible. The nasal splints come out on day 7, the external splint and stitches by day 14. For a month there is no exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sunbathing. First improvements are visible after 2–3 weeks, healing takes about 4 months and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years. The timeline below summarises the stages.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- First 24 hoursObservation in the clinic's inpatient unit after surgery.
- Days 1–3Mouth breathing because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible.
- Day 7The nasal splints are removed.
- Day 14The external splint and stitches are removed.
- Weeks 2–4First visible improvements; still no sport, sauna, pool or sun for a month.
- About 4 monthsHealing is largely complete.
- 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose settles.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty and reconstructive operations for international patients. The first consultation is free; the exact cost is confirmed after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, a rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and a revision rhinoplasty $5,400. More details are on the rhinoplasty page; you can book the free consultation there or simply write to the clinic on Telegram.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Maxime Meiland or her operation. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who spoke openly about rhinoplasty.
Frequently asked questions
Did Maxime Meiland have a nose job?
Yes. She has said herself that she had her nose corrected at 19, in LINDA.’s online series in 2020 and in a later interview quoted by Happy in Shape.
Why did Maxime Meiland have her nose corrected?
She said the nose made her really unhappy and she was constantly thinking about it, so at some point she decided to do something about it.
What does she think about cosmetic surgery in general?
She said something that only bothers you now and then is not a reason to see a plastic surgeon, and that surgery should not be treated as casually as buying a cheese sandwich.
How long does recovery after rhinoplasty take?
The splints come out on day 7 and the stitches by day 14, first improvements show after 2–3 weeks, healing takes about 4 months and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, a rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and a revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The price is confirmed after the examination and fixed in the contract.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Happy in Shape, 3 August 2021
- LINDA., 3 April 2020
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