Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty and Septorhinoplasty in Dresden
Tailored planning, 3D outcome simulation and up-to-date techniques for natural beauty and self-assurance
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
You pay $4,200 instead of $6,000 for rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre. Everything shown below is included, from the surgeon's work to dressings and follow-ups.
Whatever the type of surgery — open or closed rhinoplasty, tip correction or septorhinoplasty — the price covers it. The first consultation is free; the surgeon confirms the final figure after examining you.
How rhinoplasty works
At the consultation you will see a realistic forecast
Your facial proportions are assessed, a 3D model of the future nose is shown and a personal plan is drawn up
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
Our surgical team performs rhinoplasty in the clinic's own theatre — alongside an anaesthetist and with the patient monitored at all times.
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
To choose the best correction method, the doctor assesses your nose, discusses your wishes and carries out the necessary checks
Pre-surgery check-up
Ahead of surgery, a full lab work-up is needed — complete blood count, blood biochemistry, coagulation panel, chest X-ray, sinus X-ray
The surgery
The surgeon performs rhinoplasty with the chosen method under general or local anaesthesia, reshaping the nose
Step-by-step surgical process
The process opens with a personal consultation, 3D nose modelling and a check of the septum and breathing. The patient then completes pre-op preparation, including tests, a CT scan and specialist consultations, before going to surgery.
- Anaesthesia — TIVA, i.e. intravenous anaesthesia, or classic general anaesthesia, as complexity requires
- Access — surgeon's choice of open technique (incision on the columella outside) or closed technique (incisions inside the nose only)
- Bone and cartilage correction — via an ultrasonic piezo device so tissue and vessels suffer minimal trauma
- Shaping the new nose — surplus tissue is taken away or a graft is placed; the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum are reshaped
- Sutures — made with atraumatic, self-absorbing or cosmetic material
- Fixation — packing and an external splint hold the shape in place
Inpatient stay
We perform all procedures in the clinic's inpatient unit. After the operation you remain there one day
Recovery period
Once surgery is over, a recovery course follows: reducing swelling, monitoring the nose and giving care advice. Full healing averages about 4 months, with visible results first seen after two weeks
Post-op check-ups
Until the year is out, get a post-op consultation with our plastic surgeon free of charge. The doctor evaluates the rhinoplasty outcome, monitors your recovery and responds to all your questions
Consultation and nose modelling
To choose the best correction method, the doctor assesses your nose, discusses your wishes and carries out the necessary checks
Pre-surgery check-up
Ahead of surgery, a full lab work-up is needed — complete blood count, blood biochemistry, coagulation panel, chest X-ray, sinus X-ray
The surgery
The surgeon performs rhinoplasty with the chosen method under general or local anaesthesia, reshaping the nose
Step-by-step surgical process
A personal consultation, 3D or 4D modelling of the nose and an assessment of the septum and breathing come first. The patient then goes through pre-op preparation, including tests, a CT scan and specialist consultations, and proceeds to surgery.
- Anaesthesia — TIVA, i.e. intravenous anaesthesia, or classic general anaesthesia, as complexity requires
- Access — surgeon's choice of open technique (incision on the columella outside) or closed technique (incisions inside the nose only)
- Bone and cartilage correction — via an ultrasonic piezo device so tissue and vessels suffer minimal trauma
- Shaping the new nose — surplus tissue is taken away or a graft is placed; the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum are reshaped
- Sutures — made with atraumatic, self-absorbing or cosmetic material
- Fixation — packing and an external splint hold the shape in place
Inpatient stay
We perform all procedures in the clinic's inpatient unit. After the operation you remain there one day
Recovery period
Once surgery is over, a recovery course follows: reducing swelling, monitoring the nose and giving care advice. Full healing averages about 4 months, with visible results first seen after two weeks
Post-op check-ups
Until the year is out, get a post-op consultation with our plastic surgeon free of charge. The doctor evaluates the rhinoplasty outcome, monitors your recovery and responds to all your questions
A surgeon you can trust
An experienced plastic surgeon who cares about patients' beauty and health
Dmitry S. Kuznetsov
Plastic surgeon
- Residency programme 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
Please speak with a clinic doctor if you live with chronic conditions!
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'll pick the most effective solution for you and produce an excellent outcome.
Closed rhinoplasty
Performed with incisions hidden inside the nose; no visible scars.
Open rhinoplasty
Involves a small columella incision that gives the surgeon improved control over shape.
Septorhinoplasty
One combined surgery to fix the septum and reshape the nose's appearance
Revision rhinoplasty
Correction done again after an unsuccessful or partially successful surgery.
Book a consultation
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our coordinator will contact you shortly
and book your consultation
Book a consultation
Call or message us —
our coordinator will contact you shortly
and book your consultation
Preparing for nose surgery
For a successful surgery, start preparing 21 days before rhinoplasty. At the first visit our plastic surgeon will give you a list of tests.
Complete blood count (with ESR, differential and platelets)
Urinalysis
Infections tested: HIV, HBsAg, anti-HCV and Treponema pallidum antibodies
Blood type and Rh factor
Biochemistry panel (total protein, urea, uric acid, creatinine, glucose, bilirubin — total, direct, indirect — ALT, AST, K, Na, Cl, cholesterol)
Haemostasis panel: Quick prothrombin, INR, aPTT, D-dimer, 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
- Say no to swelling-causing food — salty, fatty, fried, spicy; stop medications that alter blood clotting (after agreeing with your doctor)
- Limit physical activity
- Avoid cosmetic treatments that damage 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, have nothing to eat or drink for at least 6 hours before your slot
- Chronic conditions or regular specialist follow-up mean you need a specialist's sign-off for planned 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
- For the first 24 hours after rhinoplasty the patient stays under observation in the inpatient unit
- Days 1–3: breathing through the mouth; splints remain in the nostrils
- Swelling develops; bruising and nasal congestion may occur
- Day 7: the splints are removed. The aluminium splint remains up to 14 days; stitches are removed on day 14 along with it
- No bending over, touching your nose or wearing glasses
Middle phase
- Swelling recedes gradually; the tip and bridge may still look swollen
- For a month, no 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 after nose surgery, a mild stuffy feeling may persist
- The nose takes its final shape in 1–1.5 years
- Keep seeing your surgeon during this time
Early phase
- For the first 24 hours after rhinoplasty the patient stays under observation in the inpatient unit
- Days 1–3: breathing through the mouth; splints remain in the nostrils
- Swelling develops; bruising and nasal congestion may occur
- Day 7: the splints are removed. The aluminium splint remains up to 14 days; stitches are removed on day 14 along with it
- No bending over, touching your nose or wearing glasses
Middle phase
- Swelling recedes gradually; the tip and bridge may still look swollen
- For a month, no 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 after nose surgery, a mild stuffy feeling may persist
- Final nose shape is reached in 1–1.5 yearsRemain under your surgeon's supervision in this period
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
If you want faster recovery and an ideal rhinoplasty result, 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
Nose surgery may be one of the most popular, well-established aesthetic procedures, but like all surgery it comes with certain risks. To keep the chance of complications after rhinoplasty low, our clinic ensures 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 occur with excess tissue removal or unique 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. Includes testing, CT, ECG and examination by surgeon and anaesthetist.
- Follow the recovery regime. Keep your hands off the nose and the dressing; avoid sport, the sun, alcohol and cigarettes.
- Antibiotic prophylaxis. Prescribed when indicated to prevent infection.
- Follow-up visits. By visiting the surgeon regularly, small deviations are caught and fixed early.
- Psychological readiness. The patient needs to understand the final result appears in 1–1.5 years.
Important: if rhinoplasty is followed by difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or shape changes, contact your doctor immediately.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre is carried out with modern technology, safe materials and ongoing medical supervision to minimise 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. Includes testing, CT, ECG and examination by surgeon and anaesthetist.
- Follow the recovery regime. Keep your hands off the nose and the dressing; avoid sport, the sun, alcohol and cigarettes.
- Antibiotic prophylaxis. Prescribed when indicated to prevent infection.
- Follow-up visits. By visiting the surgeon regularly, small deviations are caught and fixed early.
- Psychological readiness. The patient needs to understand the final result appears in 1–1.5 years.
Important: if rhinoplasty is followed by difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or shape changes, contact your doctor immediately.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre is carried out with modern technology, safe materials and ongoing medical supervision to minimise the risk of complications.
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Rhinoplasty — prices
First consultation free of charge. The surgeon examines you and confirms the exact cost at the consultation.
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Rhinoplasty:
frequently asked questions
When is the best time for rhinoplasty?
The optimal age is from 18 to 45, when the nose is fully developed and tissues heal well. With medical indications, an older patient can have surgery if general health permits
How do I prepare for rhinoplasty?
Preparation covers plastic surgeon consultations; lab tests (CBC, biochemistry, coagulation, infection tests); ECG; chest X-ray; and an X-ray or CT scan of the nose. Stop taking anticoagulants, alcohol and smoking a week prior. Light meals the day before; fast 6 hours before surgery
Rhinoplasty vs septoplasty: what's the difference?
Rhinoplasty — surgery that changes how the nose looks (for aesthetic reasons) and improves its function if breathing is affected.
Septoplasty — surgical septum correction aimed at normal breathing, while the outer contour of the nose is not changed.
Frequently both surgeries are done at once, especially for a patient with a deviated septum and aesthetic concerns. That way the look is harmonious and full breathing returns. At City Medical Centre . we perform rhinoseptoplasty, a single combined surgery for both tasks at once
What are the risks of rhinoplasty?
Any operation carries possible swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, temporary breathing problems and minor asymmetry. To keep risks minimal, City Medical Centre employs modern techniques, anaesthesia and equipment, plus post-op monitoring and recovery therapy
When will I see the result?
First changes show as swelling subsides (2–3 weeks); however, the final rhinoplasty outcome is assessed in 1–1.5 years, when the tissues stabilise completely
Can I breathe through my nose after surgery?
Splints or swelling may partly obstruct the nasal passages in the first days after surgery. Within 1–2 weeks full breathing usually returns, depending on the extent of the surgery and your body
Will there be visible scars?
With the closed technique, incisions are made inside, so external scars are absent. The open technique leaves a barely visible scar on the columella (the bridge between the nostrils), fading almost entirely as time passes. Microsurgical techniques and quality sutures help our doctors keep scars 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?
Rhinoplasty price at City Medical Centre: $4,200 instead of $6,000 with the current discount. The first consultation costs nothing.
What does the rhinoplasty price depend on?
The extent of surgery determines the cost, which is set at the consultation: after examining your nose and facial proportions, the doctor names the exact price.
What does the rhinoplasty price include?
Operation under general anaesthesia, one inpatient day, the doctor's monitoring and a free check-up after the operation. A lifetime guarantee on the result is given by the clinic.
How much is a consultation?
There is no charge for the first consultation at City Medical Centre. The doctor examines the nose, assesses facial proportions and names the surgery's exact cost.
Book a consultation
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Rhinoplasty: the art of harmony and function
Rhinoplasty (nose job) —
one of the most delicate and in-demand plastic surgeries, reshaping the nose in line with the individual proportions of the nose and whole face. In its modern form, rhinoplasty is not just a surgery to change the nose's look, but complex surgical work toward an aesthetic ideal that does no harm to health.
What is rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery?
Rhinoplasty is a comprehensive solution by nature. It corrects nasal deformities, whether congenital or acquired, e.g. after a nasal injury. Patients are frequently unhappy with a dorsal hump or an overly wide nose. The nasal tip (tip rhinoplasty) or the nostrils (alar rhinoplasty) can be the focus of correction too. Every patient gets a surgery plan created individually, considering 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.
The surgeon selects the technique according to your goals. Correcting an upturned nose or complex reshaping of the nasal bones and bridge, for instance, often calls for the open approach.
Recovery and results
After the operation, caring for the nose is essential. An aluminium splint covers the nose, while special silicone splints go inside. Nasal function is limited at first but recovers quickly. The final rhinoplasty result can be assessed in 1–1.5 years, after the swelling has fully subsided.
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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How a nose job works for Dresden residents
Many people consider a nose job because of a hump, a wide bridge or a tip they want to refine; others because they cannot breathe freely. Rhinoplasty addresses both aesthetics and function. For residents of Dresden, it is worth knowing that bone and cartilage are corrected with an ultrasonic piezo device, which keeps trauma to tissue and vessels to a minimum.
First visible results appear after about two weeks, and full healing takes around four months on average. The nose settles into its final shape over 1–1.5 years, so seeing your surgeon during this period matters. Until the end of the year, Dresden patients can have a free post-op consultation where the doctor evaluates the outcome, monitors recovery and answers questions.
Start with a free, non-binding consultation: you get an assessment of nasal anatomy, a 3D forecast and answers on recovery. If you decide to proceed, rhinoplasty costs $4,200, including the operation, inpatient stay, follow-up visits and dressings, with a lifetime guarantee on the result. Patients from Dresden can send a request online or message a coordinator.
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