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Rhinoplasty

Nose Job in Al Kharj: Rhinoplasty for $4,200 (≈ SAR 16,000)

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$4,200

Instead of $6,000 (≈ SAR 22,500) · First consultation — Free

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Rhinoplasty: nose shape before and after surgery before after
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Results

What our rhinoplasty patients look like now

These are genuine patients treated at the clinic.

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Irina, 24

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Anna, 22

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Angelina, 31

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Ivan, 25

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Valentina, 23

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Evgenia, 19

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Anna, 27

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Veronika, 26

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Kristina, 23

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Anna, 24

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Veronika, 34

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Yulia, 22

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Ivan, 41

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Evgenia, 27

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Comparison

How rhinoplasty is classified at City Medical Centre

We will work out the most effective solution for you and bring an excellent result.

Primary rhinoplasty

The first-ever surgery on the nose, correcting its shape and restoring breathing where airflow is limited.

Patient before and after primary rhinoplasty, front view

Discounted price

$4,200 $6,000

Main goal
Shape and breathing
When it is performed
Optimal age 18 to 45
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, 1 day

Revision rhinoplasty

Repeat rhinoplasty: used to correct the nose following an operation that did not fully succeed. Scheduled no earlier than one year after the original surgery.

Patient before and after revision rhinoplasty, three-quarter view

Discounted price

$5,400 $7,200

Main goal
Correct a previous result
When it is performed
No earlier than a year later
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, 1 day

Rhinoseptoplasty

A single surgery addressing both the septum and the shape of the nose.

Patient before and after rhinoseptoplasty

Discounted price

$5,000 $6,600

Main goal
Septum and nose shape
When it is performed
Deviated septum
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, 1 day

Recovery times and benefits shown are typical averages per type of surgery and are for general guidance only; your anatomy and individual features determine the real extent of correction and recovery, which the surgeon confirms during the consultation.

At the consultation the doctor will model the future result in 3D and explain
each step of your rhinoplasty

The consultation is at no cost, held before any surgery, and commits you to nothing.

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A closer look at rhinoplasty: expert insight and patient experience

About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Up-to-date equipment, comfortable rooms and attentive care for every patient

A doctor and a patient in a clinic ward after surgery

Contact us the way that suits you

We answer every question and schedule the consultation at a time that suits you

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Not everyone is a suitable candidate for rhinoplasty

When a case can be resolved without an operation, the doctor explains this at the consultation, so your money is never wasted.

SuitableRhinoplasty solves the problem

A doctor examines a patient's nose at a consultation before rhinoplasty
  • Nasal polyps
  • A bulbous nasal tip
  • Asymmetric nasal cartilage or nostrils
  • Deviated septum
  • Marked breathing problems
  • A wide nasal bridge
  • A pronounced hump
  • Saddle nose
  • Nose injury

Not suitableContraindications

A doctor talks to a patient about contraindications
  • Infectious diseases
  • Mental health disorders
  • Cancer
  • Age under 18
  • Decompensated chronic diseases
  • Blood clotting problems
  • Skin damage in the area of the planned surgery
  • Inflammation of the ears, throat, nose or eyes

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Message us on Telegram and send photos of your nose — the doctor will tell you whether rhinoplasty is right for you. Free and with no commitment to surgery.

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Prices

You know the price
before surgery

Once the result is modelled at the free consultation, the cost is announced and locked in the contract.

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Rhinoplasty

changing the nose shape

Clinic surgeons during rhinoplasty

$4,200$6,000

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Revision rhinoplasty

secondary, revision

A clinic surgeon during nose surgery

$5,400$7,200

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Rhinoseptoplasty

both the shape and the septum

Rhinoseptoplasty in the clinic's operating room

$5,000$6,600

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Free

First consultation

examination by the surgeon and 3D modelling

A clinic doctor at a rhinoplasty consultation

Free

the cost of the operation is named
and recorded in the contract

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Find out your plan and the cost of rhinoplasty

The doctor will look at your nose's anatomy, listen to what you'd like to change
and decide on the right technique for the correction. At the consultation you are told the cost, which is then fixed in the contract.

A patient and a nurse in a clinic ward after rhinoplasty

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Price

What $4,200 includes

Starting with preparation for surgery
and ending with support for 12 months.

  • Surgery and the surgeon's work
  • General anaesthesia
  • Result modelling
  • Inpatient stay after surgery
  • Meals at the clinic
  • Follow-up visits and dressings
  • Personal coordinator support
  • All necessary consumables

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What to expect

A single day at the clinic —
from preparation until discharge

An agreed correction plan, inpatient observation and recovery monitoring for a year.

A doctor shows a patient a 3D model of her future nose on a monitor
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Consultation and modelling

The doctor examines your nose, talks through your wishes and runs the checks needed to choose the best correction technique

Booking the surgery date
2

Booking your operation date

A surgery date is reserved for you: you can pay the deposit by card at the clinic or by bank transfer online. These terms are set out in the contract for medical services

A blood sample for tests before surgery
3

Lab tests before the operation

Before surgery you need a full set of lab tests: complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation panel, chest X-ray and an X-ray of the sinuses

A surgeon performs rhinoplasty in the operating room
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Surgery

Under general or local anaesthesia, the surgeon performs the rhinoplasty with the chosen technique, correcting the structure and shape of the nose

A ward in the clinic's inpatient unit
5

Inpatient stay

Every procedure takes place in the clinic's inpatient unit. You stay there for one day after surgery

A doctor and a patient in the ward after surgery
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Recovery

A recovery programme follows your surgery, including check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months to track progress, with free surgeon consultations for a year after the operation.

During the consultation you get a realistic forecast of the expected result

Plastic surgeon consultation: discussing the nose shape on a monitor

The consultation is at no cost, held before any surgery, and commits you to nothing.

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Nasal splint

Centred on your beauty

Every detail is designed to bring out your natural beauty. And so that you enjoy the change even during recovery, we invite you to choose the colour of your own nasal splint.

Your style in the details:

Match your mood with the colour of your splint

Small things build confidence — much like your future profile

A patient after rhinoplasty: purple carbon-look splint
Purple
A patient after rhinoplasty: gold glitter splint
Gold
A patient after rhinoplasty: green holographic splint
Green
A patient after rhinoplasty: light blue splint
Light blue
A patient after rhinoplasty: pink splint
Pink
A patient after rhinoplasty: yellow splint with a heart
Yellow
A patient after rhinoplasty: raspberry splint
Raspberry
A patient after rhinoplasty: carbon-look splint with a cat
Carbon

Doctors

A trustworthy surgeon for your rhinoplasty

The consultation is with the surgeon who will actually operate on you

The doctor reviews your facial proportions, hears out your wishes and explains what changes are possible.

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Coordinators

Clinic coordinators

We stay with you through every stage

Svetlana, personal coordinator

Your dedicated coordinator

Your initial contact at the clinic, from the first message you send to the consultation itself

Svetlana

Specialist in patient care

Responds to your questions ahead of the consultation and helps you settle on a convenient date

  • Explains each step of preparation
  • Reminds you about tests and check-ups
Olesya, personal coordinator

Your dedicated coordinator

With you before and during your stay — from booking to discharge

Olesya

Specialist in patient care

Supports your preparation for surgery and remains in contact during your time at the clinic

  • Supports you before and after surgery
  • Helps with documents and bookings
Alisa, personal coordinator

Your dedicated coordinator

With you throughout recovery, from discharge all the way to your final check-up

Alisa

Specialist in patient care

Keeps you updated during recovery and sets up your follow-up visits with the surgeon

  • Answers questions during recovery
  • Books follow-up visits

City Medical Centre's patient club, hosted on Telegram

For those who value honesty and expertise — a closed channel

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The real process

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Advantages

What makes patients choose City Medical Centre

A surgeon and a patient sign a rhinoplasty contract

Contractual guarantee of the result

A lifetime guarantee, set out in the contract. The terms of the surgery, ongoing support and post-operative follow-up are all agreed in advance.

A doctor shows a patient the nose shape forecast on a monitor

Find out and lose nothing by it

During a free consultation, we look at your case and tell you honestly whether rhinoplasty suits you — facts only, with no pressure to go ahead.

At a consultation a doctor shows a patient her future nose profile on a tablet

One visit separates you from your dream

For patients travelling from another city or country, we combine the consultation and the required preparation into one trip, so the process is more convenient and needs fewer journeys.

A patient chooses a convenient appointment time

We make your schedule our priority

Your time matters to us — we're reachable 24/7, booking is straightforward, and our approach is personal, adapting to your pace.

At a consultation a surgeon explains the extent of nose correction

Fixed prices

Once the consultation is done, the surgeon determines how much correction is needed, giving you a clear surgery price with no surprises along the way to your result.

A surgeon measures the proportions of a patient's nose

Accuracy down to the detail

Modern equipment supports gentle, precise work by the surgeon, especially important where millimetres influence proportions, profile and facial harmony.

Prices

Rhinoplasty prices

Send a request and get a free consultation on any service

  • First consultation

    Free

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  • Primary rhinoplasty

    Price without discount: $6,000$4,200

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  • Revision (secondary) rhinoplasty

    Price without discount: $7,200$5,400

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  • Rhinoseptoplasty

    Price without discount: $6,600$5,000

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  • Reconstructive rhinoseptoplasty

    Price without discount: $6,500$4,700

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  • Reconstructive rhinoseptoplasty with rib cartilage graft

    Price without discount: $7,200$5,400

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FAQ

Rhinoplasty:
your questions answered

Rhinoplasty (nose job) — one of the more delicate and frequently requested plastic surgeries, meant to adjust the nose's shape to the individual proportions of the nose and the whole face. Modern rhinoplasty is not merely a procedure to change how the nose appears, but complex surgical work aimed at an aesthetic ideal without risking health.

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Rhinoplasty in Al Kharj: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to SAR at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.

How much does rhinoplasty in Al Kharj cost?

Prices start from $4,200 (≈ SAR 16,000). The surgeon sets the final price at the free consultation, and it is fixed in the contract, with no hidden extras.

What is included in the price?

The operation under general anaesthesia, a one-day inpatient stay, follow-up visits and dressings, plus a lifetime guarantee on the result.

How long do the procedure and recovery take?

Surgery takes 1.5–3 hours and you stay one day in the clinic. The nasal splints come out on day 7, and the cast is worn for up to 14 days.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. The first consultation is free and does not oblige you to anything. You can start online by sending a message to the coordinator.

How do I get my exact price?

Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram using the buttons below. A coordinator will answer your questions and book a free consultation where the doctor names the exact price.

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Choosing rhinoplasty in Al Kharj

Rhinoplasty, or nose job, reshapes the nose to fit the individual proportions of the face. It corrects congenital and acquired deformities, including changes after a nasal injury. Patients from Al Kharj most often ask about removing a dorsal hump, narrowing an overly wide nose, refining the tip or correcting the nostrils. Every surgery plan is created individually, taking into account all features of the nose.

Here is the route in short: consultation with a 3D forecast, a full lab work-up confirming there are no contraindications, the operation, a day in the inpatient unit and then a recovery course with swelling relief and nose monitoring. Mild congestion may persist for 1–1.5 months. Nasal breathing usually returns within 1–2 weeks for patients in Al Kharj.

The consultation costs nothing and gives a realistic forecast: facial proportions are assessed, a 3D model of the future nose is shown and a personal surgery and recovery plan is drawn up. After that, the fee for rhinoplasty is $4,200 (≈ SAR 16,000) with inpatient care, dressings and follow-ups included. Patients from Al Kharj can book via the form or message us in any messenger.

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Patient reviews

What patients write after this operation. Reviews are translated from the original language.

Ekaterina Ivanova

For a long time I was self-conscious about the length of my nose, until a friend who had had rhinoplasty recommended this clinic. At the very first consultation they set the date of surgery and explained every stage in detail. The rhinoplasty under general anaesthesia was performed by Mareta Meirieva: the swelling went down quickly, and after just a week my nose looked natural and neat. Modern equipment, attentive staff and appointments without delays made the whole process comfortable. I recommend the clinic to anyone who values professionalism and a quality result.

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Olga Vasilyeva

This was my first visit to the clinic, for rhinoseptoplasty, and to be honest I was very nervous. At the consultation they explained every stage of the operation and recovery in detail, which calmed me down straight away. The operation was performed by Mareta Meirieva: the swelling started to go down on the third day, and the result is visible to the naked eye. Everything inside is sterile and pleasant, the atmosphere inspires trust, and the staff are always responsive. I thank the clinic for the high level of service and the warm approach!

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Marina Samarina

Everything was first-class: clean, cosy and calm. Booking and choosing the right date was easy. The nose operation went smoothly and the nerve block was done perfectly: now I breathe freely without nasal drops! It is a real lifesaver for anyone tired of endless prescriptions and ineffective procedures. I recommend it to everyone who values professionalism and results.

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Viktoria Petrova

I recently had rhinoplasty and I am absolutely delighted. At the consultation they told me about every stage in detail, so I went into surgery fully prepared. The operation went smoothly: they straightened the bridge of my nose and made the nostrils symmetrical, and the shape came out very neat. The swelling lasted a little longer than I expected, but they explained straight away that full recovery takes more time. No unpleasant surprises, everything was within the normal range. I recommend the clinic to anyone looking for a confident result and an attentive attitude.

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Rhinoplasty Questions From Patients in Al-Kharj

Al-Kharj's governorate counted 373,177 residents in the 2022 national census, and in a community of that size — built around dairy farms, vegetable fields and an industrial zone of several hundred factories rather than a dense urban centre — most first questions about a nose job start the same practical way: a few clear photos sent to a coordinator on Telegram or Telegram, available at any hour, with a plain description of what bothers the patient about the shape, the bridge or the tip.

From that exchange a surgeon can usually give an honest first read on whether a primary rhinoplasty fits the case, whether it is a revision after an earlier procedure elsewhere did not fully work, or whether the concern is better addressed another way — all before any visit or payment is needed. Al-Kharj's climate is dry and continental, and nasal congestion after surgery tends to feel worse in dry indoor air, so it is worth asking the surgeon at the consultation what care for the nasal lining suits your own recovery rather than improvising at home.

The Surgery and the Nasal Cast

Rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia and, depending on complexity, takes one-and-a-half to three hours; the whole process happens during a single day in the clinic's inpatient unit. Afterward, an aluminium cast protects the outside of the nose while silicone splints support the inside; the splints are usually removed around day seven, and the cast stays on for up to fourteen days in total.

In the first days after surgery, breathing through the nose may feel partly blocked by swelling and the splints themselves, but most patients breathe freely again within one to two weeks, depending on how extensive the surgery was and how the individual heals. Sleeping with the head raised eases pressure on the nose in the first nights, and contact sports, tight hats pulled over the bridge and any pressure on it are best avoided for as long as the surgeon sets, to protect the new shape.

Protecting a Healing Nose Under Al-Kharj's Desert Sun

Al-Kharj's summer is intensely bright as well as hot, with daytime highs averaging close to 48°C and overnight lows still near 31°C, against a much gentler winter of around 18°C by day and 5°C by night once December and January arrive. For the first month after surgery, while physical exertion, steam baths, saunas, swimming pools, hot baths and direct sun exposure are all off-limits anyway, that intense desert sun is a sound reason on its own to stay in the shade rather than test the rule.

Beyond the cast and splints, the skin along the nose and under the eyes is more sensitive than usual while bruising and swelling settle, and strong, dry desert light can make that skin feel tighter and more irritated than it would in a milder climate. A wide-brimmed hat and a shaded route between car and door matter more here than the time of year chosen for the surgery. Drinking enough water and resting in shaded or air-conditioned rooms during the hottest hours of the day are simple habits that support the same healing the surgeon is already tracking at each check-up.

A Long, Patient Timeline to the Final Result

First improvements become visible once the early swelling eases, typically around two to three weeks, but that early look is not the final one. For one full month, exertion, heat, alcohol and smoking are all avoided, and for one to one-and-a-half months after surgery a degree of nasal congestion is normal and expected rather than a sign of a problem. Patients who work outdoors on the farms or in the industrial zone often ask about glasses: the weight of frames on a healing bridge is something to settle with the surgeon in the first weeks, not to improvise.

The true final result — once every layer of tissue has fully settled — is only assessed at twelve to eighteen months, sometimes a touch under a year and a half depending on the individual. Patients from Al-Kharj who go in expecting that long, patient arc, rather than judging the result at the two-week mark, tend to be far more satisfied with where things eventually land, and scheduled check-ins along that arc give a concrete point to raise any concern rather than waiting it out alone. Splint removal and the first review are fixed appointments, and bringing a written list of questions and the photographs taken before surgery to each review lets the surgeon compare the changes accurately instead of relying on memory.

Preparing Properly and Who the Surgery Suits

Getting ready involves a full work-up: blood tests, a coagulation panel, an infection screen, an ECG, a chest X-ray and imaging of the nose itself, plus consultations with the surgeon to agree on the plan. A week before surgery, anticoagulant medication, alcohol and smoking are all stopped, and the evening before, only a light meal is allowed, with nothing eaten for six hours before the procedure. Bringing a list of current medicines, including supplements and herbal products, helps the surgeon spot anything that could affect bleeding.

Rhinoplasty is not right for everyone at any time: it is not performed on patients under the legal age, during active infection, or without first treating any uncontrolled chronic condition that would make general anaesthesia risky, and realistic expectations matter as much as physical readiness. A frank conversation at the consultation about what is achievable, given the patient's own skin, bone structure and goals, prevents a result that technically succeeds but still disappoints because it was never a realistic target to begin with. A 3D model of the projected outcome, reviewed together with the surgeon before the operation, gives a patient from Al-Kharj something concrete to discuss rather than relying on imagination alone.

Checking Credentials and What Insurance Covers

A nose is a small structure with little margin for error, which makes the surgeon's credentials worth confirming first. The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties is the body that registers practitioners in the Kingdom, and it runs an online service for confirming whether a registration is valid; checking there takes minutes and does not depend on anything the clinic tells you.

Cooperative health insurance, compulsory for non-Saudi workers from 2005 and for Saudi private-sector employees from 2008, is aimed at essential and curative care. Where a nose operation is done to fix a breathing problem the picture may differ and is for the insurer to judge; when it is done for appearance, it is a personal expense.

When the Family Asks About Anaesthesia and the Clinic Day: Answers You Can Hand Over

In the majlis of an Al-Kharj home, a father and the uncles always ask the same two questions: will you be asleep during the operation, and how long will you stay? The answers exist and they reassure: the procedure is performed under general anaesthesia with an anaesthetist present, it takes between one-and-a-half and three hours depending on complexity, and the patient spends that whole day in the clinic's inpatient unit before returning home. Tell whoever asks that these details come from the medical team itself rather than neighbour stories.

To settle respectable worry, bring a sheet home from the consultation to read out at dinner: the list of tests that precede surgery, blood work, a coagulation panel, an infection screen, an ECG and a chest X-ray, along with the names of who will be there, the surgeon and the anaesthetist. Whoever wants to read the answers for himself should be the one to join the Telegram or Telegram conversation with the coordinator; questions go in at any hour and the answers stay in writing for a worried relative to revisit at midnight.

On the evening before, the house turns into a real support team: the last meal is light and then nothing is eaten for six hours before the procedure, someone drives you to the clinic, and someone brings you home the following day. The questions the household cannot answer, from caring for the splints to the signs of the first day, go the same route, to the Telegram or Telegram coordinator at any hour, and the whole house arrives at surgery day calm and prepared.

What tests are needed before rhinoplasty?

A full work-up including blood tests, a coagulation panel, an infection screen, an ECG, a chest X-ray and nasal imaging, plus a surgeon consultation to agree the plan. Anticoagulants, alcohol and smoking stop a week before, and the last meal is light, six hours before surgery.

Who is rhinoplasty not suitable for?

It is not performed on patients under the legal age, during an active infection, or without first treating any uncontrolled chronic condition that would make general anaesthesia risky; realistic expectations discussed openly at the consultation matter just as much.

How long does the surgery itself take?

Rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia and takes one-and-a-half to three hours depending on complexity, with the patient staying in the clinic's inpatient unit for one day.

When are the splints and cast removed?

Splints inside the nose are usually taken out around day seven, while the protective cast on the outside stays on for up to fourteen days in total.

Does Al-Kharj's intense summer sun affect recovery?

Yes, beyond the usual rule against sun exposure for the first month, strong desert light can make healing skin around the nose feel more irritated, so a hat and shade are worth the effort.

When will I know the final shape of my nose?

First improvements appear around two to three weeks as early swelling eases, but the true final result, once all tissue has settled, is only assessed at twelve to eighteen months.

Is some nasal congestion after surgery normal?

Yes. A degree of congestion for one to one-and-a-half months after rhinoplasty is expected, and most patients breathe freely again within one to two weeks depending on how extensive the surgery was.

How can I verify a surgeon's license in Saudi Arabia?

Look the surgeon's registration up through the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties verification service; it confirms whether the registration is valid and takes only a few minutes.

Will Saudi health insurance cover a cosmetic rhinoplasty?

Generally no. Cooperative insurance funds essential and curative care, so a rhinoplasty done only for appearance is paid privately, while one needed for breathing is something to put to the insurer.

Can I do the whole first evaluation from Al-Kharj without visiting in person?

Yes. A few clear photos and a plain description of the concern, sent to a coordinator on Telegram or Telegram at any hour, are usually enough for a surgeon to give an honest first opinion before anything is booked or paid for.

Can a revision rhinoplasty be done if an earlier nose surgery did not work?

Yes, but a secondary, corrective operation is only performed once at least a year has passed since the first procedure, giving the tissue time to fully settle before any further surgery is planned.

Is it normal to worry about the shape of the nose in the first two weeks?

Yes, and the shape at this stage does not reflect the final result; early swelling hides much of the detail, so it is best to wait until at least the first few weeks have passed before forming a real opinion.

My mother fears the general anaesthesia more than the surgery itself. What do I tell her?

Tell her the anaesthesia runs under an anaesthetist's supervision throughout the operation, and that the tests before it, the ECG and the chest X-ray among them, exist to confirm it suits your case. If she stays worried, let her put her question in writing through Telegram or Telegram at any hour; an answer in writing from the team calms better than an hour of family explaining.

Do I stay overnight at the clinic?

The operation day itself is spent entirely in the inpatient unit under the team's observation, and then you go home, so arranging who drives you there and back is part of the preparation. For finer detail about leaving hours, ask the coordinator at any time; each case's details are settled with the surgeon rather than guessed.

Page medically reviewed by Marina T. Pershikova, rhinoplasty surgeon. Review date: .