Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty and Septorhinoplasty in Albuquerque
An approach tailored to you, 3D modelling of the result and advanced methods for a natural, confident look
Natural result
No scars or marks
3D result modelling
Fast recovery
Get a personal plan and a 3D result forecast
The consultation is non-binding
Harmonious
proportions
Natural
shape
Perfect balance
with your face
5.0 ★★★★★
Clinic rating
14 000+
successful surgeries
10+ years
Experienced doctors | ISHRS members
Lifetime guarantee
on the result
5.0 ★★★★★
Clinic rating
14 000+
successful surgeries
Lifetime guarantee
on the result
Get a personal plan
and a 3D result forecast
The consultation is non-binding
Rhinoplasty: before and after
Before and after photos, unretouched and unedited.
Irina, 24 — rhinoplasty
Anna, 22 — rhinoplasty
Angelina, 31 — rhinoplasty
Ivan, 25 — rhinoplasty
Valentina, 23 — rhinoplasty
Evgenia, 19 — rhinoplasty
Anna, 27 — rhinoplasty
Veronika, 26 — rhinoplasty
Kristina, 23 — rhinoplasty
Anna, 24 — rhinoplasty
Veronika, 34 — rhinoplasty
Yulia, 22 — rhinoplasty
Ivan, 41 — rhinoplasty
Evgenia, 27 — rhinoplasty
What the rhinoplasty price includes — $4,200
Rhinoplasty price at City Medical Centre: $4,200 instead of $6,000. All that is listed below is in the price — surgeon's work, follow-up visits and dressings alike.
Every surgery type is included in the price: open and closed rhinoplasty, tip correction and septorhinoplasty. We offer the first consultation free; the surgeon confirms the precise cost after an in-person exam.
How rhinoplasty works
At the consultation you will see a realistic forecast
We examine the proportions of your face, present your future nose in 3D and put together a personal surgery plan
Assessment of nasal anatomy and facial proportions
We analyse your nose and its harmony with your face
3D result forecast before surgery
We show how your nose will look after surgery
Personal surgery and recovery plan
We choose the best technique and explain recovery in detail
Answers on timing, recovery and contraindications
You get clear answers to every important question
Our operating room
A full surgical team, including an anaesthetist, performs rhinoplasty in the clinic's own operating room with ongoing patient monitoring.
Not staged: filmed inside the City Medical Centre operating room.
Your path to the perfect nose: from dream to reality
A complete guide from first consultation to recovery
Consultation and nose modelling
The doctor inspects your nose, clarifies your wishes and runs all required checks to determine the best method of correction
Pre-surgery check-up
Needed before surgery: a full lab work-up with complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation panel, chest X-ray and sinus X-ray
The surgery
The surgeon changes the shape of the nose using the chosen rhinoplasty method, under general or local anaesthesia
Step-by-step surgical process
Rhinoplasty starts with a personal consultation, 3D modelling of the nose and an assessment of the septum and breathing. After pre-op preparation, including tests, a CT scan and specialist consultations, the patient goes to surgery.
- Anaesthesia — depending on complexity, TIVA (intravenous anaesthesia) or conventional general anaesthesia
- Access — surgeon's choice of open technique (incision on the columella outside) or closed technique (incisions inside the nose only)
- Correction of bone and cartilage — with ultrasonic piezo equipment for the least trauma to tissue and vessels
- New nose shaping — extra tissue is removed or a graft added; the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum are given a new form
- Sutures — atraumatic, dissolvable or cosmetic suture materials are applied
- Fixation — packing and an external splint hold the shape in place
Inpatient stay
All procedures take place in our clinic's inpatient unit, and after surgery you spend one day there
Recovery period
Following surgery you undergo a recovery course with swelling relief, nose monitoring and care recommendations. Complete healing takes roughly 4 months on average; first visible results come after two weeks
Post-op check-ups
You can book a free post-op consultation with our plastic surgeon until the end of the year. The doctor assesses the result of rhinoplasty, follows your recovery and answers every question at the check-up
Consultation and nose modelling
The doctor inspects your nose, clarifies your wishes and runs all required checks to determine the best method of correction
Pre-surgery check-up
Needed before surgery: a full lab work-up with complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation panel, chest X-ray and sinus X-ray
The surgery
The surgeon changes the shape of the nose using the chosen rhinoplasty method, under general or local anaesthesia
Step-by-step surgical process
Every rhinoplasty begins with a personal consultation, 3D or 4D nose modelling and an assessment of the septum and nasal breathing. After preparation that includes tests, a CT scan and specialist consultations, the patient is taken to surgery.
- Anaesthesia — depending on complexity, TIVA (intravenous anaesthesia) or conventional general anaesthesia
- Access — surgeon's choice of open technique (incision on the columella outside) or closed technique (incisions inside the nose only)
- Correction of bone and cartilage — with ultrasonic piezo equipment for the least trauma to tissue and vessels
- New nose shaping — extra tissue is removed or a graft added; the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum are given a new form
- Sutures — atraumatic, dissolvable or cosmetic suture materials are applied
- Fixation — packing and an external splint hold the shape in place
Inpatient stay
All procedures take place in our clinic's inpatient unit, and after surgery you spend one day there
Recovery period
Following surgery you undergo a recovery course with swelling relief, nose monitoring and care recommendations. Complete healing takes roughly 4 months on average; first visible results come after two weeks
Post-op check-ups
You can book a free post-op consultation with our plastic surgeon until the end of the year. The doctor assesses the result of rhinoplasty, follows your recovery and answers every question at the check-up
A surgeon you can trust
A plastic surgeon with deep experience who values patients' beauty and health
Dmitry S. Kuznetsov
Plastic surgeon
- Residency training in plastic surgery: Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, 2024
- Residency in surgery — University of Medicine, 2021
- Participant of the 13th International ICTPS Congress, 2024
- Rated 5.0 by patients, 18 reviews
Patient video reviews after rhinoplasty
Patients describe their rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre in their own words: surgery and recovery.
Patient review 6 months after surgery
A patient on how her recovery went
Medical indications for rhinoplasty
Any chronic conditions? Be sure to consult a doctor at the clinic!
Indications
Nasal polyps
A bulbous nasal tip
Asymmetric nasal cartilage or nostrils
Deviated septum
Significant breathing problems
A wide nasal bridge
A prominent dorsal hump
Saddle nose
Nasal injury
Contraindications to rhinoplasty
Infectious diseases
Mental health disorders
Cancer
Age under 18
Decompensated chronic diseases
Blood clotting disorders
Skin damage in the treatment area
Inflammation of the ears, throat, nose or eyes
Types of rhinoplasty: open, closed, septorhinoplasty
We will select the best-suited solution for you and achieve an excellent outcome.
Closed rhinoplasty
Performed through incisions inside the nose, with no visible scars.
Open rhinoplasty
Involves a small incision on the columella, giving the surgeon better control over the shape.
Septorhinoplasty
A combined operation that corrects the septum and changes the nose's look
Revision rhinoplasty
A follow-up correction after an unsuccessful or partly successful operation.
Book a consultation
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Book a consultation
Call or message us —
our coordinator will contact you shortly
and book your consultation
Preparing for nose surgery
Start preparing for rhinoplasty 21 days in advance for a successful surgery. At the first visit you receive a list of tests from our plastic surgeon.
Complete blood count plus ESR, differential and platelet count
Urinalysis
Tests for infections: HIV, HBsAg, anti-HCV, Treponema pallidum antibodies
Blood type and Rh factor
Blood chemistry (total protein; urea; uric acid; creatinine; glucose; bilirubin: total, direct, indirect; ALT; AST; K; Na; Cl; cholesterol)
Coagulation panel: Quick prothrombin, INR, aPTT, D-dimer and antithrombin III
Electrocardiogram (ECG) with report
Doppler ultrasound / duplex scan of the leg veins
Chest X-ray or fluorography with report
CT scan of the paranasal sinuses
After the full lab work-up — a physician's report confirming no contraindications to surgery
3–5 days before surgery you need to
- Stop smoking and drinking alcohol
- Cut out salty, fatty, fried and spicy foods, as they cause swelling; stop medications affecting blood clotting (only with your doctor's consent)
- Limit physical activity
- Skip cosmetic treatments that harm the skin: scrubs, peels, etc.
Important!
- Each test must be on a separate form
- The facility's stamp and doctor's signature are required
- Have class 2 compression stockings ready in advance for your stay in hospital
- On the day of surgery, your last food and drink must be at least 6 hours before the scheduled time
- Anyone with chronic conditions or under a specialist's regular care must get clearance from that specialist for elective surgery under general anaesthesia
Recovery after rhinoplasty: stages and advice
Nose surgery recovery is as significant as the surgery itself, since proper recovery sets how aesthetic and harmonious the final result is. At City Medical Centre recovery is closely watched and divided into three phases: early, middle and late
Early phase
- The first 24 hours after rhinoplasty are spent in the inpatient unit under medical observation
- Days 1–3: splints are in the nostrils, so you breathe through your mouth
- Expect swelling; nasal congestion and bruising may develop
- Day 7: the splints come out. Up to 14 days the aluminium splint stays; on day 14 stitches go together with the splint
- No bending over, touching your nose or wearing glasses
Middle phase
- Swelling fades gradually, yet the tip and bridge may remain swollen
- A month without workouts, bathhouse, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun
- Sleep only on your back, half-sitting
- Avoid glasses and makeup around the nose
Late phase
- For 1–1.5 months following nose surgery, you may feel slightly congested
- The nose takes its final shape in 1–1.5 years
- Keep seeing your surgeon during this time
Early phase
- The first 24 hours after rhinoplasty are spent in the inpatient unit under medical observation
- Days 1–3: splints are in the nostrils, so you breathe through your mouth
- Expect swelling; nasal congestion and bruising may develop
- Day 7: the splints come out. Up to 14 days the aluminium splint stays; on day 14 stitches go together with the splint
- No bending over, touching your nose or wearing glasses
Middle phase
- Swelling fades gradually, yet the tip and bridge may remain swollen
- A month without workouts, bathhouse, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun
- Sleep only on your back, half-sitting
- Avoid glasses and makeup around the nose
Late phase
- For 1–1.5 months following nose surgery, you may feel slightly congested
- It takes 1–1.5 years for the nose to reach its final shapeKeep visiting your surgeon meanwhile
What not to do after rhinoplasty
Remove dressings or splints yourself
Take hot baths or use a tanning bed
Exercise or do heavy physical work
Smoke or drink alcohol for at least a month
Press on your nose, wear glasses or sleep face down
To recover faster and achieve an ideal result after rhinoplasty, we recommend
- Keep a regular rest and sleep routine
- Humidify the air indoors
- Take a course of microcurrent or ultrasound therapy.
- Follow the prescribed diet, avoid salty and spicy food
Complications and risk management
Popular and well-established as nose surgery is among aesthetic procedures, it still carries certain risks, like any surgery. Our clinic keeps the chance of complications after rhinoplasty to a minimum with thorough pre-op preparation and post-op monitoring.
Possible complications after surgery
Swelling and bruising
A normal body reaction, but excessive cases need monitoring
Bleeding
Possible during the first days, especially if you ignore the restrictions
Infection
An extremely rare complication caused by poor hygiene
Nose shape irregularities
Asymmetry, septum shift, uneven cartilage fixation
Impaired breathing
May happen due to excess tissue removal or individual anatomy
Thick scarring
More common with open rhinoplasty and a tendency to keloids
Psychological disappointment
More common in patients with unrealistic expectations
How to avoid complications after rhinoplasty?
- Choose an experienced surgeon. The key to safe rhinoplasty is the doctor's skill and experience.
- Full diagnostics before surgery. Involves tests, CT, ECG and checks by the surgeon and anaesthetist.
- Follow the recovery regime. Don't remove the dressing on your own and keep off your nose; no sport, sun, alcohol or cigarettes.
- Antibiotic prophylaxis. Prescribed when indicated to prevent infection.
- Follow-up visits. Regular surgeon check-ups identify minor deviations early and correct them.
- Emotional readiness. The patient should accept that the final result emerges in 1–1.5 years.
Important: in case of breathing difficulty, severe pain, high fever or changes in shape after rhinoplasty, reach your doctor without delay.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre is carried out using advanced technology, safe materials and nonstop medical supervision, lowering the risk of complications.
How to avoid complications after rhinoplasty?
- Choose an experienced surgeon. The key to safe rhinoplasty is the doctor's skill and experience.
- Full diagnostics before surgery. Involves tests, CT, ECG and checks by the surgeon and anaesthetist.
- Follow the recovery regime. Don't remove the dressing on your own and keep off your nose; no sport, sun, alcohol or cigarettes.
- Antibiotic prophylaxis. Prescribed when indicated to prevent infection.
- Follow-up visits. Regular surgeon check-ups identify minor deviations early and correct them.
- Emotional readiness. The patient should accept that the final result emerges in 1–1.5 years.
Important: in case of breathing difficulty, severe pain, high fever or changes in shape after rhinoplasty, reach your doctor without delay.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre is carried out using advanced technology, safe materials and nonstop medical supervision, lowering the risk of complications.
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Rhinoplasty — prices
The first consultation is free. The surgeon confirms the exact cost at the consultation after an exam.
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Rhinoplasty:
frequently asked questions
When is the best time for rhinoplasty?
The optimal age range is 18 to 45. The nose is fully formed by then and tissues still heal well. At an older age, surgery is possible with medical indications if your general health allows it
How do I prepare for rhinoplasty?
Before surgery you have consultations with the plastic surgeon, lab tests (CBC, biochemistry, coagulation, infection tests), an ECG, chest X-ray and a nose X-ray or CT. A week beforehand, quit anticoagulants, alcohol and smoking. Keep meals light the day before, and fast 6 hours before surgery
Rhinoplasty vs septoplasty: what's the difference?
Rhinoplasty — surgery to change the appearance of the nose (an aesthetic goal) and improve its function if breathing is impaired.
Septoplasty — surgical correction of the septum for normal breathing, with the external contour of the nose left as it is.
The two surgeries are frequently done together, especially for patients with a deviated septum and aesthetic concerns. This achieves a harmonious look and full breathing. At City Medical Centre . we perform rhinoseptoplasty, a single combined surgery for both tasks at once
What are the risks of rhinoplasty?
Swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, temporary breathing problems and minor asymmetry can occur, as after any surgery. City Medical Centre minimises these risks with modern techniques, anaesthesia and equipment, post-op monitoring and recovery therapy
When will I see the result?
When swelling goes down (2–3 weeks), first improvements are visible; the final rhinoplasty result can be evaluated in 1–1.5 years, after full tissue stabilisation
Can I breathe through my nose after surgery?
The nasal passages may be partly blocked by splints or swelling in the first days post-surgery. Full breathing tends to return within 1–2 weeks, depending on your body and the extent of surgery
Will there be visible scars?
In closed rhinoplasty all incisions are internal, so no external scars remain. Open rhinoplasty leaves a barely visible scar on the columella (the bridge between the nostrils) that fades almost completely with time. Our doctors use microsurgical techniques and quality sutures to keep scarring minimal
How much will rhinoplasty change my appearance?
Rhinoplasty harmonises facial features and enhances aesthetics without sacrificing individuality. Thanks to 3D modelling, you preview the predicted result and agree on the changes with your surgeon
Rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
Under the current discount, rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre costs $4,200 instead of $6,000. We offer the first consultation free.
What does the rhinoplasty price depend on?
The cost depends on the extent of surgery and is set at the consultation: the doctor names the exact price after examining your nose and facial proportions.
What does the rhinoplasty price include?
Surgery under general anaesthesia, one day spent in the inpatient unit, ongoing doctor monitoring and a free post-op check-up. The clinic gives a lifetime guarantee on the result.
How much is a consultation?
The first City Medical Centre consultation is free. Your nose is examined, facial proportions are assessed and the doctor names the exact cost of surgery.
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Rhinoplasty: the art of harmony and function
Rhinoplasty (nose job) —
one of the most delicate and popular plastic surgeries, aimed at reshaping the nose in line with the individual proportions of the nose and the whole face. Modern rhinoplasty is not just a surgery to change how the nose looks, but complex surgical work to achieve an aesthetic ideal without harming health.
What is rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery?
At its heart, rhinoplasty is a comprehensive solution. It deals with both congenital and acquired deformities of the nose, including those after a nasal injury. A dorsal hump or a nose that is too wide are frequent concerns for patients. Correction can also be aimed at the nasal tip (tip rhinoplasty) or the nostrils (alar rhinoplasty). The surgery plan is individual for every patient and reflects all features of the nose.
How is the surgery performed?
Rhinoplasty is done under general anaesthesia and lasts 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on complexity. There are two main approaches — open and closed rhinoplasty. In open rhinoplasty a small incision is made on the columella (the tissue between the nostrils), so the surgeon sees all nasal structures fully. Closed rhinoplasty uses incisions inside the nose and leaves no visible scars.
Your surgeon chooses the technique according to your goals. For example, the open approach is often required to correct an upturned nose or perform complex reshaping of the nasal bones and bridge.
Recovery and results
The nose needs looking after once surgery is done. An aluminium splint is put on the nose and special silicone splints inside it. Its function is limited in the first days but recovers fast. The final rhinoplasty result becomes assessable in 1–1.5 years, when swelling is fully gone.
Why trust the professionals?
Rhinoplasty is a big step. A well-done rhinoplasty means the new nose blends perfectly with your features and works flawlessly. At the consultation the surgeon assesses every parameter in detail: nose size, tip projection, the septum and nasal lining. We use 3D modelling so you can see your future nasal proportions before rhinoplasty is performed.
Instead of just searching the web for rhinoplasty photos, book a consultation to discuss what modern rhinoplasty can and cannot do for you. We specialise in correcting external nasal deformities and nose reshaping.
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Rhinoplasty in Albuquerque from consultation to final shape
Modern nose surgery is more than a cosmetic change: it is complex work aimed at an aesthetic result without harming health. For those in Albuquerque with breathing problems as well as aesthetic concerns, septorhinoplasty combines septum correction and reshaping in one operation. That way the look becomes harmonious and full nasal breathing is restored at the same time.
Recovery has early, middle and late phases. During days 1–3 you breathe through your mouth, and swelling and bruising may appear. Internal splints come out on day 7; the aluminium splint and stitches are removed by day 14. For a month, avoid exercise, saunas, pools and sun, and sleep on your back half-sitting. Patients from Albuquerque get care advice at every stage.
Rhinoplasty is priced at $4,200 whatever the technique. That sum brings together surgery under general anaesthesia, one day of inpatient care, doctor monitoring and post-op visits with dressings. The plastic surgeon confirms the exact cost during a free first consultation, after examining your nose. To arrange yours, patients from Albuquerque send a request or write to a coordinator in a messenger.
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