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Did Samir Badran have rhinoplasty? Yes, and he said so himself
In July 2026 the Swedish artist and TV personality Samir Badran was asked, as a guest on a podcast, whether he had had his nose done, and he answered without hesitation. Below is what he 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 July 2026, on podcast “Ursäkta”, Samir Badran was asked if he'd had nose surgery: “Yes. I did it.”
- The op was about three years earlier in Lidingö near Stockholm, not very hard beyond some bruising.
- He also confirmed a hair transplant and botox, telling listeners considering similar ops to go ahead.
- Rhinoplasty reshapes bone/cartilage under general anaesthesia; one night inpatient, heals in two weeks.
- At City Medical Centre primary rhinoplasty is $4,200, revision $5,400, septorhinoplasty $5,000.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1.5–3 hours
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Price
$6,000from $4,200
Have you had your nose done? — Yes. I did it.
What did Samir Badran say about his rhinoplasty?
The confirmation came while Badran was a guest on the podcast Ursäkta, hosted by Edvin Törnblom and Johanna Nordström. Expressen reported the exchange: asked directly if he had operated on his nose, Badran answered, “Yes. I did it.” His co-host remarked that the result looked very straight, and Badran went on to say the operation was done about three years earlier in Lidingö, near Stockholm, adding that it had not been especially difficult, beyond some bruising under the eyes.
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WhatsAppThat is the whole of what we rely on here. Badran did not name the clinic, the surgeon or the specific technique used, so this article does not guess at any of that. Where the text below explains the procedure and recovery, it describes rhinoplasty in general, not his treatment.
Why his directness stood out
Badran is a well-known Swedish artist and TV personality, and in the same podcast appearance he also confirmed having had a hair transplant and botox, telling listeners who were considering similar procedures to simply go ahead if they wanted to.
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His casual, undefensive answer, a plain "yes" followed by practical details about recovery, is a useful example of how a cosmetic procedure can be discussed without drama on either side: neither hidden nor treated as a confession.
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How rhinoplasty is done today
Rhinoplasty reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose to change its size, profile or tip, and can also correct breathing problems when combined with septal surgery. It is performed under general anaesthesia, with one night in hospital for monitoring.
Primary rhinoplasty
- What it addresses
- First-time reshaping of an untreated nose
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,200
Revision rhinoplasty
- What it addresses
- Correcting the result of an earlier nose operation
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $5,400
Septorhinoplasty
- What it addresses
- Combines reshaping with correcting breathing problems caused by a deviated septum
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $5,000
Which type fits is decided at the consultation, based on the patient's anatomy, breathing and the shape they want, not from a celebrity story.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Rhinoplasty suits people who are unhappy with the size, profile or tip of their nose, who have a visible hump or asymmetry, or who have breathing difficulties linked to the shape of the septum. Growth of the nose is usually complete only after the late teens, which is one reason the procedure is not offered to minors.
- Describe what bothers you specifically, whether it is the profile, the tip, or breathing, so the surgeon can plan accordingly.
- Mention any previous nose injuries or surgery.
- Check contraindications: active sinus infection, uncontrolled bleeding disorders, severe cardiovascular disease and unrealistic expectations about the result.
What recovery looks like
A splint protects the nose for about the first week, during which bruising and swelling around the eyes are common, much like the bruising Badran mentioned. Most visible bruising fades within two weeks, and patients return to normal social activities soon after, though subtle swelling, especially at the tip, can take longer to settle.
The final shape is usually assessed at 12 to 18 months. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after rhinoplasty usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, with one night in the inpatient unit for monitoring.
- Days 1–7A splint stays on; bruising and swelling around the eyes are common.
- Week 2The splint is removed and most visible bruising has faded.
- Weeks 3–4A return to normal social activities, though some swelling remains.
- Months 3–6The shape looks near final, though some swelling at the tip can persist.
- Months 12–18The final result can be assessed once all tissues have settled.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty as well as septorhinoplasty for international patients, with a free first consultation available online. The surgeon reviews photos, discusses breathing and aesthetic goals, and gives the final price, which is fixed in the contract.
Current prices are $4,200 for a primary procedure, $5,400 for a revision, and $5,000 for septorhinoplasty; a one-night inpatient stay and a follow-up check are included. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Samir Badran or his treatment. His story is simply a well-known example of a man who answered a direct question about a cosmetic procedure directly.
Frequently asked questions
When did Samir Badran have rhinoplasty?
He said in July 2026 that the operation was done about three years earlier, in Lidingö near Stockholm. He gave no more exact date.
Which technique did Samir Badran use?
He did not name the technique or the clinic, so this article does not guess. Today's options range from a primary procedure to a combined septorhinoplasty when breathing is also affected.
Did Samir Badran also have other procedures?
In the same podcast appearance he said he had also had a hair transplant and botox. This article relies only on what he said about his nose.
Does rhinoplasty affect breathing?
A purely cosmetic rhinoplasty does not necessarily change breathing. When breathing problems are also present, surgeons often combine it with septal surgery, called septorhinoplasty.
How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Prices are $4,200 for a primary procedure, $5,400 for a revision, and $5,000 for septorhinoplasty. The final price is fixed in the contract after a free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Expressen, 18 July 2026
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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