Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty in Gothenburg: Nose Correction
Individual care, 3D modelling of the outcome and modern methods for natural-looking beauty and confidence
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
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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
Cost of rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre — $4,200 instead of $6,000. Each item below is already covered, from the surgeon's work to dressings and aftercare visits.
The price covers every type of surgery — open and closed rhinoplasty, tip correction and septorhinoplasty. The first consultation is free; the surgeon confirms the exact cost after an in-person exam.
How rhinoplasty works
At the consultation you will see a realistic forecast
We review your face's proportions, let you see a 3D model of your future nose and design a personal surgical 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.
Footage from the City Medical Centre operating room, not acted.
Your path to the perfect nose: from dream to reality
A complete guide from first consultation to recovery
Consultation and nose modelling
The doctor looks at your nose, goes over your wishes and orders the necessary checks to decide on the best way to correct it
Pre-surgery check-up
Before surgery you need a full lab work-up: complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation panel, chest X-ray, sinus X-ray
The surgery
Rhinoplasty is done by the surgeon with the method chosen, under local or general anaesthesia, to correct the nose's shape
Step-by-step surgical process
Rhinoplasty starts with an individual consultation, a 3D model of the nose and a review of the septum and breathing. Following pre-op preparation, which includes tests, a CT scan and specialist consultations, the patient undergoes surgery.
- Anaesthesia — general anaesthesia or TIVA (intravenous anaesthesia), depending on the case's complexity
- Access — the surgeon chooses the open (external incision on the columella) or closed technique (all incisions inside the nose)
- Bone and cartilage correction — using an ultrasonic piezo device to minimise trauma to tissue and vessels
- Forming the new nose — the surgeon removes excess tissue or adds a graft and reshapes the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum
- Sutures — atraumatic, absorbable or cosmetic suture material is chosen
- Fixation — packing and an external splint are placed to stabilise the shape
Inpatient stay
Procedures are all performed in the clinic's inpatient unit, with a one-day stay there after surgery
Recovery period
After the operation you take a recovery course: swelling relief, nose check-ups and advice on care. Full recovery averages about 4 months, while first visible changes appear 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
The doctor looks at your nose, goes over your wishes and orders the necessary checks to decide on the best way to correct it
Pre-surgery check-up
Before surgery you need a full lab work-up: complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation panel, chest X-ray, sinus X-ray
The surgery
Rhinoplasty is done by the surgeon with the method chosen, under local or general anaesthesia, to correct the nose's shape
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 — general anaesthesia or TIVA (intravenous anaesthesia), depending on the case's complexity
- Access — the surgeon chooses the open (external incision on the columella) or closed technique (all incisions inside the nose)
- Bone and cartilage correction — using an ultrasonic piezo device to minimise trauma to tissue and vessels
- Forming the new nose — the surgeon removes excess tissue or adds a graft and reshapes the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum
- Sutures — atraumatic, absorbable or cosmetic suture material is chosen
- Fixation — packing and an external splint are placed to stabilise the shape
Inpatient stay
Procedures are all performed in the clinic's inpatient unit, with a one-day stay there after surgery
Recovery period
After the operation you take a recovery course: swelling relief, nose check-ups and advice on care. Full recovery averages about 4 months, while first visible changes appear 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
- 2024 — plastic surgery residency, Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery
- 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 check with a clinic doctor if you have 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 will choose the most effective option for you and deliver 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
A combined operation that corrects the septum and changes the nose's look
Revision rhinoplasty
Repeat correction following an unsuccessful or partly successful surgery.
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
For a successful surgery, start preparing 21 days before rhinoplasty. At the first visit our plastic surgeon will give you a list of tests.
Blood count, complete (including ESR, differential, platelets)
Urinalysis
Infectious disease tests: HIV, HBsAg, anti-HCV, Treponema pallidum antibodies
Blood type and Rh factor
Biochemistry of the blood (total protein, urea, uric acid, creatinine, glucose, total, direct and indirect bilirubin, ALT, AST, K, Na, Cl, cholesterol)
Clotting tests — 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
- Give up foods that lead to swelling — salty, fatty, fried and spicy; pause medications that affect clotting (agree on it with your doctor)
- Limit physical activity
- No skin-damaging cosmetic treatments, for example scrubs, peels, etc.
Important!
- Each test must be on a separate form
- The facility's stamp and doctor's signature are required
- Stock up on class 2 compression stockings before your hospital stay
- Your last meal and drink on the day of surgery must be taken at least 6 hours before the set time
- If you have chronic conditions or are under regular specialist care, you need a specialist's clearance 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 patient spends the first 24 hours after rhinoplasty under observation in the inpatient unit
- Days 1–3: splints stay in the nostrils and you breathe by mouth
- Swelling is present; nasal congestion and bruises can appear
- 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
- The swelling decreases step by step; the tip and bridge may still be swollen
- During one month: no sport, bathhouse, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun
- Sleep only on your back, half-sitting
- Avoid glasses and makeup around the nose
Late phase
- Mild nasal congestion may remain for 1–1.5 months post-surgery
- The nose takes its final shape in 1–1.5 years
- Keep seeing your surgeon during this time
Early phase
- The patient spends the first 24 hours after rhinoplasty under observation in the inpatient unit
- Days 1–3: splints stay in the nostrils and you breathe by mouth
- Swelling is present; nasal congestion and bruises can appear
- 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
- The swelling decreases step by step; the tip and bridge may still be swollen
- During one month: no sport, bathhouse, sauna, pool, hot baths or sun
- Sleep only on your back, half-sitting
- Avoid glasses and makeup around the nose
Late phase
- Mild nasal congestion may remain for 1–1.5 months post-surgery
- 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 make recovery faster and reach an ideal result after rhinoplasty, we suggest
- 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 is a popular and well-established aesthetic procedure, but it carries certain risks like any other surgery. To minimise possible complications after rhinoplasty, our clinic arranges thorough preparation before and monitoring after the operation.
Possible complications after surgery
Swelling and bruising
A normal body reaction, but excessive cases need monitoring
Bleeding
May happen in the first few days, mainly when restrictions are broken
Infection
An extremely rare complication caused by poor hygiene
Nose shape irregularities
Asymmetry, septum shift, uneven cartilage fixation
Impaired breathing
Possible with excessive 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. Rhinoplasty safety hinges on the doctor's skill and experience.
- Full diagnostics before surgery. Comprises tests, CT, ECG and exams 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. Regular surgeon appointments reveal the slightest deviations so they are fixed early.
- Mental readiness. Patients should know that the final result becomes visible in 1–1.5 years.
Important: difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or a change in shape after rhinoplasty mean you should contact your doctor immediately.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre relies on modern technology, safe materials and constant medical supervision to minimise the risk of complications.
How to avoid complications after rhinoplasty?
- Choose an experienced surgeon. Rhinoplasty safety hinges on the doctor's skill and experience.
- Full diagnostics before surgery. Comprises tests, CT, ECG and exams 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. Regular surgeon appointments reveal the slightest deviations so they are fixed early.
- Mental readiness. Patients should know that the final result becomes visible in 1–1.5 years.
Important: difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or a change in shape after rhinoplasty mean you should contact your doctor immediately.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre relies on modern technology, safe materials and constant medical supervision to minimise the risk of complications.
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Rhinoplasty — prices
No fee for the first consultation. The surgeon sets out the exact cost during it, once an exam is done.
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Rhinoplasty:
frequently asked questions
When is the best time for rhinoplasty?
Optimal age: 18 to 45. The nose is fully formed by this time, and tissues still heal well. Where medically indicated, surgery can be performed at an older age if your general health allows
How do I prepare for rhinoplasty?
Getting ready involves consultations with the plastic surgeon, lab work (CBC, biochemistry, coagulation, infection tests), ECG, chest X-ray, plus a nasal X-ray or CT. A week ahead, give up anticoagulants, alcohol and smoking. The day before — light food; no food 6 hours before surgery
Rhinoplasty vs septoplasty: what's the difference?
Rhinoplasty — surgery for changing the appearance of the nose (aesthetics) and, if breathing is impaired, improving its function.
Septoplasty — a septum-correcting surgery that restores normal breathing and does not change the outer contour of the nose.
Both surgeries are often combined, particularly when a patient has a deviated septum as well as aesthetic concerns. The result is a harmonious look and fully restored breathing. At City Medical Centre . we perform rhinoseptoplasty — combined surgery that deals with both tasks at once
What are the risks of rhinoplasty?
As with any surgery, swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, temporary breathing problems and minor asymmetry are possible. City Medical Centre uses modern techniques, anaesthesia and equipment to minimise risks, with 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?
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?
When rhinoplasty is closed, incisions stay inside and no external scars appear. When it is open, a barely visible scar remains on the columella (the bridge between the nostrils), fading almost fully over time. Our doctors use microsurgical techniques and quality sutures so that scars stay minimal
How much will rhinoplasty change my appearance?
Through rhinoplasty, facial features become more harmonious and aesthetics improve, with individuality preserved. 3D modelling shows the predicted result in advance so you and your surgeon can agree on changes
Rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?
The current discount brings rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre to $4,200 instead of $6,000. The first consultation is free.
What does the rhinoplasty price depend on?
The price depends on how extensive the surgery is and is determined at the consultation: the doctor states 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 consultation at City Medical Centre is free. The doctor examines your nose, assesses facial proportions and names the exact cost of surgery.
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Rhinoplasty: the art of harmony and function
Rhinoplasty (nose job) —
among the most delicate and popular plastic surgeries, designed to reshape the nose according to the individual proportions of the nose and face as a whole. Today's rhinoplasty is not simply about changing the nose's appearance; it is complex surgical work that pursues an aesthetic ideal without harming health.
What is rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery?
Rhinoplasty is basically a comprehensive solution. Congenital and acquired nasal deformities, for instance after a nasal injury, are both corrected. What often bothers patients is a dorsal hump or an overly wide nose. Correction may likewise target the nasal tip (tip rhinoplasty) or the nostrils (alar rhinoplasty). Each surgery plan is created individually, with all features of the patient's nose taken into account.
How is the surgery performed?
Rhinoplasty takes 1.5 to 3 hours under general anaesthesia, depending on how complex it is. Surgeons use two main approaches, open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty. With open rhinoplasty, a small incision on the columella (the tissue between the nostrils) lets the surgeon see all nasal structures in full. With closed rhinoplasty, the incisions are inside the nose and no visible scars remain.
Your goals determine which technique the surgeon chooses. For example, the open approach is often needed to correct an upturned nose or to reshape the nasal bones and bridge in complex cases.
Recovery and results
Post-surgery, the nose needs proper care. The surgeon places an aluminium splint on the nose and special silicone splints inside it. In the first days nasal function is limited, yet it recovers fast. You can judge the final rhinoplasty result in 1–1.5 years, after swelling fully goes down.
Why trust the professionals?
Choosing rhinoplasty is a big step. Good rhinoplasty means your new nose blends perfectly with your features and works flawlessly. The consultation includes a detailed assessment of every parameter by the surgeon: nose size, tip projection, the septum and nasal lining. We apply 3D modelling so that you can view your future nasal proportions before the rhinoplasty is performed.
Don't rely only on rhinoplasty photos from the internet. Book a consultation to find out what modern rhinoplasty can and cannot offer you. Reshaping the nose and correcting external nasal deformities is what we specialise in.
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Rhinoplasty in Gothenburg from consultation to final shape
There are two main approaches. Closed rhinoplasty is done through incisions inside the nose and leaves no visible scars. Open rhinoplasty uses a small incision on the columella, the tissue between the nostrils, giving the surgeon a full view of all structures. For Gothenburg patients, the choice depends on goals: complex reshaping of the bones and bridge often calls for the open approach.
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, Gothenburg patients can have a free post-op consultation where the doctor evaluates the outcome, monitors recovery and answers questions.
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 Gothenburg send a request or write to a coordinator in a messenger.
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