Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a surgical procedure designed to alter the proportions, size, or shape of the nose^1,2. It can be used to reduce the size of the nose, change the shape of the nasal bridge or tip, narrow the nostrils, or adjust the angle between the nose and the upper lip^2,3. The procedure may also be used to correct an injury or birth defect, or to improve breathing function when performed with the correction of structural issues like a deviated nasal septum^2,3.

The surgery is typically performed under general anaesthesia, though local anaesthesia with sedation may be used in some cases^1,2,3. There are two primary surgical approaches: * Open rhinoplasty: involves a cut across the skin between the nostrils¹. * Closed rhinoplasty: involves tiny cuts made inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scars^1,2.

Depending on the goals, the surgeon may perform a nose reduction by removing bone and cartilage, or a nose augmentation by using grafts of bone or cartilage taken from the skull, elbow, hips, or ears¹.

The procedure typically takes between 1.5 and 3 hours^1,2,3, although some sources note it may take longer³.

According to the NHS, patients may need to stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 nights¹. According to ISAPS and MedlinePlus, most patients are treated on an outpatient basis and return home the same day, though an overnight stay is sometimes recommended^2,3.

Regarding time off and activity: * According to the NHS, patients may need up to 2 weeks off work¹. * According to ISAPS, most patients return to work and light activities within 1 to 2 weeks². * According to the NHS, strenuous exercise or contact sports should be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks¹. * According to the NHS, patients should not fly for 7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures⁴.

Recovery timelines vary: the NHS states that swelling may take up to 6 months to completely disappear¹.

In Metio's data, a «package» price includes more than the operation itself, such as a hotel or transfers. A «procedure» price is the operation alone. The two are never mixed in one figure.