Rhinoplasty
Nose Reshaping Surgery in Stockholm
Advanced techniques, 3D outcome modelling and a personal approach for natural 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
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 cost at City Medical Centre: $4,200 instead of $6,000. Everything listed below is already included — from the surgeon's work to follow-up visits and dressings.
This price applies to all surgery types — open and closed rhinoplasty, tip correction and septorhinoplasty. Your first consultation is free; the exact cost is confirmed by the surgeon after an exam in person.
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
The clinic's own operating room is where our surgical team performs rhinoplasty — with an anaesthetist and constant monitoring of the patient.
Filmed in the City Medical Centre operating room, not staged.
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
Pre-surgery, you need complete lab testing: complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation panel, a chest X-ray and a 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
It all begins with a personal consultation, 3D modelling of the nose and an assessment of the septum and how you breathe. After preparation for surgery — tests, a CT scan and consultations with specialists — the operation takes place.
- Anaesthesia — either TIVA (intravenous anaesthesia) or traditional general anaesthesia, per complexity
- Access — depending on the surgeon's choice, open (external incision on the columella) or closed (all incisions internal)
- Bone and cartilage reshaping — done with an ultrasonic piezo device to limit injury to tissue and vessels
- Shaping the new nose — the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum are reshaped, removing excess tissue or adding a graft
- Sutures — the material is atraumatic, self-absorbing or cosmetic
- Fixation — packing and an external splint are placed to stabilise the shape
Inpatient stay
Each procedure is performed in the inpatient unit of the clinic. After surgery, your stay lasts one day
Recovery period
After surgery comes a recovery course — relief of swelling, monitoring of your nose and care tips. Full healing takes about 4 months on average, and you see the first results 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
Pre-surgery, you need complete lab testing: complete blood count, biochemistry, coagulation panel, a chest X-ray and a 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 begins with an individual consultation, 3D or 4D modelling of the nose and an evaluation of the septum and breathing. Once pre-op preparation is complete — tests, a CT scan and specialist consultations — the patient proceeds to surgery.
- Anaesthesia — either TIVA (intravenous anaesthesia) or traditional general anaesthesia, per complexity
- Access — depending on the surgeon's choice, open (external incision on the columella) or closed (all incisions internal)
- Bone and cartilage reshaping — done with an ultrasonic piezo device to limit injury to tissue and vessels
- Shaping the new nose — the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum are reshaped, removing excess tissue or adding a graft
- Sutures — the material is atraumatic, self-absorbing or cosmetic
- Fixation — packing and an external splint are placed to stabilise the shape
Inpatient stay
Each procedure is performed in the inpatient unit of the clinic. After surgery, your stay lasts one day
Recovery period
After surgery comes a recovery course — relief of swelling, monitoring of your nose and care tips. Full healing takes about 4 months on average, and you see the first results 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
A plastic surgeon with deep experience who values patients' beauty and health
Dmitry S. Kuznetsov
Plastic surgeon
- Residency, 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 see a clinic physician if you have chronic health 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
Our team finds the most effective solution for you and delivers an excellent result.
Closed rhinoplasty
Performed through incisions inside the nose, with no visible scars.
Open rhinoplasty
A small columella incision is made, giving the surgeon greater control over the shape.
Septorhinoplasty
A combined surgery for septum correction and a new look of the nose
Revision rhinoplasty
Repeated correction when a previous surgery failed or partly succeeded.
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Book a consultation
Call or message us —
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and book your consultation
Preparing for nose surgery
To set up a successful surgery, prepare starting 21 days before rhinoplasty. Our plastic surgeon will give you the required tests at the first visit.
Complete blood count covering ESR, differential and platelets
Urinalysis
Infection screening: HIV, HBsAg, anti-HCV, Treponema pallidum antibodies
Blood type and Rh factor
Blood biochemistry (total protein; urea; uric acid; creatinine; glucose; total, direct and indirect bilirubin; ALT; AST; K; Na; Cl; cholesterol)
Clotting 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
- Avoid foods that cause swelling — salty, fatty, fried and spicy dishes; stop drugs that affect blood clotting (agree this 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
- Have class 2 compression stockings ready in advance for your stay in hospital
- On the day of your surgery, finish eating and drinking at least 6 hours ahead of the scheduled 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
- After rhinoplasty the patient is kept under observation in the inpatient unit for the first 24 hours
- Days 1–3: you breathe orally, as the nostrils contain splints
- Swelling shows up; congestion and bruising are possible
- Day 7: splint removal. The aluminium splint stays on up to 14 days; on day 14 the stitches and splint are removed together
- No bending over, touching your nose or wearing glasses
Middle phase
- Swelling fades gradually, yet the tip and bridge may remain swollen
- A month off exercise, bathhouse, sauna, pool, hot baths and the 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
- After rhinoplasty the patient is kept under observation in the inpatient unit for the first 24 hours
- Days 1–3: you breathe orally, as the nostrils contain splints
- Swelling shows up; congestion and bruising are possible
- Day 7: splint removal. The aluminium splint stays on up to 14 days; on day 14 the stitches and splint are removed together
- No bending over, touching your nose or wearing glasses
Middle phase
- Swelling fades gradually, yet the tip and bridge may remain swollen
- A month off exercise, bathhouse, sauna, pool, hot baths and the 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
- Over 1–1.5 years the nose takes on its final shapeKeep in touch with your surgeon in that 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
As with any surgery, nose surgery carries certain risks, even though it is one of the most popular and well-established aesthetic procedures. Our clinic offers thorough pre-op preparation and post-op monitoring to minimise the chance of complications after rhinoplasty.
Possible complications after surgery
Swelling and bruising
A normal body reaction, but excessive cases need monitoring
Bleeding
Can arise in the first days, especially if restrictions are disregarded
Infection
An extremely rare complication caused by poor hygiene
Nose shape irregularities
Asymmetry, septum shift, uneven cartilage fixation
Impaired breathing
Possible from over-removal of tissue 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. Safe rhinoplasty depends on the doctor's skill and experience.
- Full diagnostics before surgery. Tests, CT and ECG, along with surgeon and anaesthetist exams.
- 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. Seeing your surgeon on a regular basis spots small deviations and corrects them early.
- Psychological readiness. The patient should understand the final result shows in 1–1.5 years.
Important: seek your doctor immediately if you have difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or any shape change after rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre is done with modern technologies and safe materials, under constant medical supervision that minimises complication risk.
How to avoid complications after rhinoplasty?
- Choose an experienced surgeon. Safe rhinoplasty depends on the doctor's skill and experience.
- Full diagnostics before surgery. Tests, CT and ECG, along with surgeon and anaesthetist exams.
- 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. Seeing your surgeon on a regular basis spots small deviations and corrects them early.
- Psychological readiness. The patient should understand the final result shows in 1–1.5 years.
Important: seek your doctor immediately if you have difficulty breathing, severe pain, high fever or any shape change after rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre is done with modern technologies and safe materials, under constant medical supervision that minimises complication risk.
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Rhinoplasty — prices
There is no charge for the first consultation, where the surgeon confirms the exact cost after an exam.
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Rhinoplasty:
frequently asked questions
When is the best time for rhinoplasty?
The best age range is 18 to 45: the nose has fully formed and tissues still heal well. For medical indications, surgery can take place at an older age if your overall health allows
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 to transform the nose's appearance (an aesthetic aim) and improve how it works if breathing is impaired.
Septoplasty — surgery to correct the nasal septum and restore normal breathing, keeping the nose's external contour intact.
It is common to combine both surgeries, especially with a deviated septum plus aesthetic concerns. The outcome is a harmonious look and restored full breathing. At City Medical Centre . we perform rhinoseptoplasty — one combined surgery addressing both tasks at once
What are the risks of rhinoplasty?
As with every surgery, there may be swelling, bruising, infection, bleeding, temporary trouble breathing and minor asymmetry. City Medical Centre uses up-to-date techniques, anaesthesia and equipment to reduce risks, together with post-op monitoring and recovery therapy
When will I see the result?
The first improvements appear as swelling goes down (2–3 weeks), but the final rhinoplasty result can be assessed in 1–1.5 years, once tissues fully stabilise
Can I breathe through my nose after surgery?
During the first days after surgery, splints or swelling may partly block the nasal passages. Breathing is usually fully restored within 1–2 weeks, depending on the extent of surgery and your body
Will there be visible scars?
There are no external scars after closed rhinoplasty, since the incisions are inside. In open rhinoplasty a barely visible scar is left on the columella (the bridge between the nostrils), and over time it fades almost completely. Our doctors rely on microsurgical techniques and quality sutures for minimal scarring
How much will rhinoplasty change my appearance?
Rhinoplasty makes facial features more harmonious and improves aesthetics without losing individuality. With 3D modelling you can see the predicted result in advance 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?
Cost is based on the extent of surgery and is fixed at the consultation, where the doctor gives the exact price after assessing your nose and facial proportions.
What does the rhinoplasty price include?
The surgery under general anaesthesia, one day in the inpatient unit, medical monitoring and a free follow-up check-up. The result comes with a lifetime guarantee from the clinic.
How much is a consultation?
City Medical Centre offers the first consultation free. After examining your nose and facial proportions, 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 widely performed plastic surgeries, intended to reshape the nose in keeping with the individual proportions of the nose and whole face. Modern rhinoplasty is complex surgical work, not just a surgery to alter the nose's look, and it seeks an aesthetic ideal without damaging health.
What is rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery?
In essence, rhinoplasty is a comprehensive solution that corrects congenital and acquired nasal deformities, for example after a nasal injury. Patients frequently complain of a dorsal hump or an overly wide nose. The correction may also involve the nasal tip (tip rhinoplasty) or the nostrils (alar rhinoplasty). For each patient, an individual surgery plan is drawn up that takes into account every feature of the nose.
How is the surgery performed?
Depending on complexity, rhinoplasty takes 1.5 to 3 hours and is performed under general anaesthesia. There are two main approaches — open rhinoplasty and closed rhinoplasty. Open rhinoplasty is based on a small incision on the columella (the tissue between the nostrils), which lets the surgeon view all nasal structures fully. Closed rhinoplasty is done through incisions inside the nose, without visible scars.
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
Care of the nose is needed after surgery. An aluminium splint is fixed on the nose, with special silicone splints inside. Nasal function is reduced for the first days but recovers quickly. The final result of rhinoplasty can be assessed in 1–1.5 years, once all swelling is gone.
Why trust the professionals?
Rhinoplasty is an important step. Well-executed rhinoplasty means a new nose that blends perfectly with your features and works flawlessly. The surgeon reviews every parameter in detail during the consultation: nose size, tip projection, the septum and nasal lining. We rely on 3D modelling so you can preview your future nasal proportions before rhinoplasty is performed.
Don't stop at rhinoplasty photos online. Book a consultation and discuss what modern rhinoplasty is and isn't able to do for you. Our specialty is the correction of external nasal deformities and reshaping of the nose.
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Choosing rhinoplasty in Stockholm
What does rhinoplasty change? Depending on the plan, the bridge, tip, nostrils or septum are reshaped: excess tissue is removed or a graft is added. Anyone looking for rhinoplasty in Stockholm can weigh a closed technique with all incisions hidden inside the nose against an open technique for maximum control over shape. Either way, the proposed result is visualised with 3D modelling first.
Safety depends on each step. Full diagnostics include tests, CT, ECG and exams by the surgeon and anaesthetist. After surgery, do not remove dressings or splints yourself, press on your nose, wear glasses or sleep face down. Regular follow-up visits catch small deviations early. People from Stockholm are advised to contact the doctor right away in case of severe pain, fever or breathing difficulty.
Rhinoplasty costs $4,200. For patients from Stockholm, this price already includes the surgery and the surgeon's work, the inpatient stay after the operation, follow-up visits and dressings, and support from a personal coordinator. It covers every type of surgery — open and closed rhinoplasty, tip correction and septorhinoplasty. The first consultation is free; the exact cost is confirmed after an in-person exam.
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