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Roxana Vancea's rhinoplasty: what she said herself
In March 2019, Romanian TV presenter Roxana Vancea, known from the morning show Neatza cu Răzvan și Dani, posted the first photo of herself after having rhinoplasty, which she described as her only cosmetic procedure to date. Here is what she said about her reasons, where it was reported, and what the operation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Roxana Vancea had rhinoplasty in March 2019, her only cosmetic procedure so far.
- She said braces changed her face proportions, making her nose look bigger.
- She named no clinic, surgeon or technique — this article does not guess.
- City Medical Centre: primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200, fixed after examination.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Profile
Roxana Vancea
- Country
- Romania
- Who
- TV presenter
- Year of operation
- 2019
- Quote source
- Libertatea, 25 March 2019
Done. I did this one too. After I got braces, my teeth moved back (as was normal) and my nose looked bigger. So instead of feeling self-conscious about having a biiig nose... I touched it up a little instead!
What did Roxana Vancea say about her rhinoplasty?
As reported by Libertatea, Roxana Vancea took off her bandage and showed her new nose, writing on Facebook shortly after the operation, which the outlet said lasted one hour and 40 minutes: „Gata. Am facut-o si pe asta. Dupa ce mi-am pus aparat dentar, dintii mei s-au dus in spate (cum era normal) si nasul mi se vedea mai mare. Asa ca, decat sa fiu complexata ca am nasul mareeee… mai bine l-am retusat un pic!” (“Done. I did this one too.
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WhatsAppAfter I got braces, my teeth moved back, as was normal, and my nose looked bigger. So instead of feeling self-conscious about having a biiig nose... I touched it up a little instead!”) She added simply, „Misiune îndeplinită!” (“Mission accomplished!”).
She explained that orthodontic treatment had changed the position of her teeth and, with it, the proportions of her face, which made her nose appear larger than before. That is the full extent of what she said; she did not name a clinic, a surgeon or a specific technique, so we do not guess at them here. Where the rest of this article explains how rhinoplasty works, it describes the operation in general, not her own treatment.
Why her explanation is worth hearing
Her account connects a common, little-discussed cause: orthodontic work can shift the jaw and teeth, changing how the nose looks on the face even when the nose itself has not changed. Framing the correction this way, as restoring a balance rather than chasing a new look, reflects how many rhinoplasty consultations actually start — from a change elsewhere in the face, not from the nose in isolation. Nothing here comments on how she looks; the point is only what she said about her own reasoning.
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She also called it her only cosmetic procedure so far, which is simply her own account of her history and not a claim this article verifies beyond what she said.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose using either a closed or an open technique, chosen by the surgeon depending on how much correction is needed.
Closed rhinoplasty
- How it's done
- All incisions are inside the nose, no visible scar
- Typically used for
- Moderate shape or tip corrections
Open rhinoplasty
- How it's done
- A small incision across the columella gives full visibility
- Typically used for
- Complex or revision cases, larger structural changes
Septorhinoplasty
- How it's done
- Reshaping is combined with straightening the septum
- Typically used for
- Correcting breathing problems together with shape
The operation is performed under general anaesthesia and usually takes 1.5–3 hours depending on complexity — in her case, the outlet reported one hour and 40 minutes. The surgeon uses 3D modelling beforehand to show the expected result and an ultrasonic piezo device for precise bone work. The patient normally stays one day and night in the clinic's inpatient unit.
Who is a candidate, and how to prepare
Rhinoplasty is generally suitable for adults between about 18 and 45, sometimes older if health allows, who want a shape correction, better breathing, or both, and who have realistic expectations. Anyone who has recently had orthodontic treatment, as in her case, is advised to wait until the bite and jaw position have settled before deciding on a nose correction.
Preparation starts around 21 days before surgery: a complete blood count, biochemistry, a coagulation panel, infection tests, an ECG and a chest X-ray, plus a sinus X-ray or CT scan. Blood-thinning medicines are stopped in agreement with the doctor, and alcohol and smoking are avoided for a week beforehand.
What recovery looks like
The first 24 hours are spent in the inpatient unit. For the first one to three days there can be some swelling or bruising, and breathing is mainly through the mouth while splints sit inside the nostrils; these come out around day 7. The external splint stays on for up to 14 days, when the stitches are also removed.
For about a month, exercise, sauna, swimming pools, hot baths and direct sun are avoided, and mild nasal congestion can linger for one to one and a half months. The first visible improvements usually appear after two to three weeks, and the final shape settles over about one to one and a half years, once the tissue has fully stabilised.

How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, 1.5–3 hours, first 24 hours in the inpatient unit.
- Days 1–3Possible swelling or bruising; breathing mainly through the mouth with internal splints.
- Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
- Up to day 14External splint stays on; stitches are removed around this point.
- About 1 monthNo exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or direct sun; first improvements seen after 2–3 weeks.
- 1–1.5 monthsMild nasal congestion can still linger.
- 1–1.5 yearsFinal shape settles once the tissue fully stabilises.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and reconstructive procedures for international patients, including those travelling from Bucharest. The first consultation is free; the exact price follows an in-person examination and is then fixed in the contract. Primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200. A personal coordinator stays in touch from the first enquiry through recovery. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Roxana Vancea or her treatment. Her words are simply a well-known example of someone who spoke openly about her reasons for a nose correction.
Frequently asked questions
When did Roxana Vancea have her rhinoplasty?
In March 2019, according to Libertatea, which published the news right after she shared her own post about it.
Why did she decide on the operation?
She said braces had changed her teeth position and, with it, her face proportions, making her nose look bigger, so she had it slightly corrected.
Did she name a clinic or surgeon?
No. She did not give any details beyond her own account of why she had the procedure, so this article does not guess at them.
How long did her operation take?
Libertatea reported that the procedure lasted one hour and 40 minutes.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Primary rhinoplasty starts at $4,200; the exact price is fixed in the contract after an in-person examination.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Libertatea, 25 March 2019
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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