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Did Paola Di Benedetto have a rhinoplasty? Yes, and she said so herself
The Italian TV presenter and radio host Paola Di Benedetto, winner of Grande Fratello Vip in 2020, has talked about her nose surgery more than once — first on Piero Chiambretti's show in 2018 and again on Verissimo in January 2025. Below is exactly 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
- In 2018 Paola Di Benedetto said on television "Yes, I had my nose done", as reported by Ticinonline, and called it her only operation.
- In January 2025 on Verissimo she said she is not ashamed of her nose surgery and that as a teenager she struggled to accept herself, reported by Il Fatto Quotidiano.
- Rhinoplasty is done under general anaesthesia or TIVA, and the first 24 hours are spent at the clinic.
- Nasal splints come out around day 7, stitches around day 14, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
- At City Medical Centre primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Profile
Paola Di Benedetto
- Country
- Italy
- Who
- Italian TV presenter and radio host, Grande Fratello Vip winner
- Quote source
- Il Fatto Quotidiano, 26 January 2025
I am not ashamed of my nose surgery. As a teenager I struggled to accept myself; it took time.
What did Paola Di Benedetto say about her rhinoplasty?
In 2018, asked on television about the changes in her appearance, she answered directly. As reported by Ticinonline, she said: “I am in favour of healthy cosmetic surgery. Yes, I had my nose done.” She added that it was the only operation she had had.
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WhatsAppIn January 2025, as a guest of Silvia Toffanin on Verissimo, she returned to the subject. According to Il Fatto Quotidiano, she said: “I am not ashamed of my nose surgery. As a teenager I struggled to accept myself; it took time.” And she added: “Everyone is master of their own body.”
That is all we rely on here. Paola Di Benedetto did not give the year, the technique or other medical details, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes rhinoplasty in general, not her operation.
Why her openness matters
Many people in the public eye avoid the question or deny surgery altogether. Paola Di Benedetto chose the opposite: a plain “yes”, a clear limit (“only the nose”) and, years later, an honest explanation about struggling to accept herself as a teenager. That framing is useful for anyone thinking about the operation: it is a personal decision, it deserves time, and there is nothing to be ashamed of in making it thoughtfully.
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The nose also has a function. Many people who consider rhinoplasty have breathing difficulties too, and at the consultation the surgeon checks both shape and breathing before suggesting a plan.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty reshapes the bones and cartilage of the nose. It is performed under general anaesthesia or TIVA and takes 1.5 to 3 hours depending on complexity, usually followed by a day and a night in the clinic's inpatient unit. At City Medical Centre the expected result is shown with 3D modelling before surgery, and bone work is done with an ultrasonic piezo device. There are two main approaches:
Where the incisions are
- Open rhinoplasty
- A small incision on the columella plus incisions inside the nose
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Only inside the nose
Visible scar
- Open rhinoplasty
- A fine scar on the columella that usually fades
- Closed rhinoplasty
- None visible from outside
Typical use
- Open rhinoplasty
- Complex changes, tip correction, revision
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Moderate changes, for example a hump
Anaesthesia
- Open rhinoplasty
- General or TIVA
- Closed rhinoplasty
- General or TIVA
Stay at the clinic
- Open rhinoplasty
- One day and night
- Closed rhinoplasty
- One day and night
When breathing is also a problem, the surgeon may combine the operation with septum correction (septorhinoplasty). The approach is chosen at the consultation, after an examination.
Who it suits, and how to prepare
The optimal age for rhinoplasty is 18 to 45, and older if health allows. Common reasons are a hump, a wide or drooping tip, asymmetry after an injury, or breathing problems combined with cosmetic concerns. Preparation starts about 21 days before surgery: complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation panel, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray and a sinus X-ray or CT.
Blood-thinning drugs are stopped with the doctor's approval, alcohol and smoking a week before, and you do not eat or drink for six hours before the operation. You will also need class 2 compression stockings.
Recovery
The first 24 hours are spent in the inpatient unit. For the first days you breathe through your mouth with splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible. Nasal splints come out around day 7, the external splint and stitches around 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 appear after 2–3 weeks, full healing takes about 4 months, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
Seek a doctor immediately for difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or a change in shape. The timeline further down shows the usual stages.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia or TIVA; the first 24 hours are spent at the clinic.
- Days 1–3Mouth breathing with splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible.
- Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
- Day 14The external splint and stitches are removed.
- Weeks 2–4First visible improvements; no sport, sauna, pool or sun for a month.
- Month 4Healing is largely complete; mild congestion has usually gone.
- 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose settles.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online; the exact price is confirmed after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. More details are on the rhinoplasty page. You can also send photos and questions on Telegram for a free first assessment.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Paola Di Benedetto or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who talked openly about the operation.
Frequently asked questions
Did Paola Di Benedetto have a rhinoplasty?
Yes. In 2018 she said on television “Yes, I had my nose done”, and in January 2025 on Verissimo she said she is not ashamed of her nose surgery.
When did she have the operation?
She did not give the year publicly; in 2018 she said it was her only cosmetic operation. We do not speculate about the date.
Is rhinoplasty painful?
It is done under general anaesthesia or TIVA. Afterwards the main discomfort comes from mouth breathing, swelling and congestion in the first days; severe pain is a reason to call the doctor.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The exact price is confirmed after an examination and fixed in the contract.
When is the final result visible?
First improvements appear after 2–3 weeks, healing takes about 4 months, and the final shape settles in 1–1.5 years.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano, 26 January 2025
- Ticinonline, 30 May 2018
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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