Surgery to change the shape of the nose is performed either because the nose doesn’t work properly or, because patients are not happy with the shape of their nose and sometimes for both reasons. Both plastic and ENT surgeons at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital offer surgery to correct or repair noses.
What is a nosejob or rhinoplasty surgery?
If you are not happy with the size or shape of your nose, rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job”, can change it. You may feel your nose is too big, too small, too narrow or too wide or perhaps it is crooked, has a bulbous end, or a bump in it. Whatever you are unhappy with, nose reshaping from Spire Cosmetic Surgery may help you achieve the look you want.
About nose reshaping surgery
There are two main types of rhinoplasty – reduction rhinoplasty to make the nose smaller, and augmentation rhinoplasty to give the nose more bulk or make it larger.
Reduction rhinoplasty
Cartilage and bone is removed or rearranged through cuts inside your nostrils. The skin on the outside of your nose is left untouched and shrinks down to the new shape. To keep your features in proportion, it might also be necessary to make your nostrils smaller through small cuts in the skin. This will leave fine scars on each nostril.
Augmentation rhinoplasty
The bone is reshaped through cuts inside or between your nostrils. Sometimes extra bone or cartilage is needed to build up the nose. A bone graft may be taken from your hip, a rib, the back of your elbow or the surface of your skull. Cartilage may be taken from your ears or from spare cartilage inside your nose. Sometimes artificial implants are used. The skin on the outside of your nose often doesn’t need to be cut, as it stretches over the new shape.
Both operations last between 60 and 90 minutes and are usually carried out under general anaesthetic, so you will be asleep throughout the procedure. You will usually be able to return home the same day, though if you have had a bone graft, you may need to stay in hospital for one or two nights.
There may be some pain after rhinoplasty, though painkillers will help. There will be bruising and swelling, particularly around your eyes, which can take about three weeks to settle. It will take around three months for the swelling in your nose to disappear.
If you have had augmentation rhinoplasty, your nose will feel numb and stiff. The numbness usually disappears within a couple of months, but the stiffness is likely to be permanent and your nose may feel unnaturally hard. Your nose may look also look slightly bigger than you expected. This is deliberate because bone grafts gradually shrink in size during the first year or two. If the bone graft was taken from another part of your body, you will feel some pain initially and be left with a scar at the place it was taken from.
Nose reshaping surgery from Spire Cosmetic Surgery
As with any cosmetic procedure, it is important that you review your expectations thoroughly before you decide to proceed. Having the procedure at Spire means you will be seen by an experienced cosmetic surgeon of your choice who will discuss your options and the best course of treatment for you. You can also expect to be treated in a premium private hospital at a location that you can choose, and be safe in the knowledge that Spire is committed to your safety with the highest healthcare standards and cleanliness. Read more about why Spire is the trusted choice for cosmetic surgery.
How much does a rhinoplasty (nosejob) cost?
If you would like to know the price for rhinoplasty surgery simply call your preferred Spire location to speak to a cosmetic treatment adviser, send us an online enquiry or request a callback and we will be in touch.
How can I find out more about nose reshaping surgery?
Procedures
Cosmetic nose reshaping surgery (Rhinoplasty)
| Patient pathway |
Initial consultation |
Diagnostic investigations |
Main treatment |
Post-discharge care |
Total |
| Hospital fees |
n/a |
n/a |
£4,629.00 |
Included in main treatment |
£4,629.00 |
| Consultant's fees |
£150.00 |
n/a |
Included above |
1 consultation included in main treatment |
£150.00 |
| Guide price |
£150.00 |
£0.00 |
£4,629.00 |
£0.00 |
£4,779.00 |
What's included?
- The prices in the table above (the “Guide Prices”) show what most patients should expect to pay at each appointment and on admission to hospital.
- The Guide Prices you pay might be different depending on:
- Which Consultant or Specialist you choose
- Your medical history
- The type of anaesthetic your Consultant advises is best for you
- The type of implant or drug you choose or your Consultant advises is best for you
- The Guide Prices correct as at the 4 of June, 2013.
- Your price quotation will be made clear to you before you proceed with any tests, consultations or treatment (see the “Your Quote” section below).
- The “Initial Consultation” Guide Price covers your initial appointment with your Consultant or Specialist.
- The “Diagnostic Investigations” Guide Price covers the cost of tests (such as x-rays and blood tests) that most patients need as part of diagnosing your condition and any consultations required to discuss the results. Your consultant might advise that you need additional diagnostic investigations. If this is the case, the hospital will advise you of the prices before you go ahead with them.
- The “Main Treatment” Guide Price covers your stay in hospital as long as your Consultant advises is necessary (but not exceeding 30 days), including all the tests you need, fees for your Consultant and Anaesthetist, nursing care, medication and food during this time.
- The “Main Treatment” Guide Price includes prosthesis (for example, hip or knee implants) from a standard range most commonly used for the Procedure. If your Consultant advises that you need different prosthesis, then the price for your Main Treatment may be different. Your final price quote will be made clear to you before you proceed for treatment (see the “Your Quote” section below).
- The “Post Discharge Care” Guide Price includes your care after you leave hospital, including consultations and physiotherapy visits (up to the number stated), removal of stitches, change of dressings and the medication you need to take home with you for up to 10 days after you leave hospital. Note that some home aids (such as commodes) are not included in the Guide Price.
Your Quote
- Before going ahead with a Procedure, you will need to have an initial consultation with a Consultant or Specialist to talk about your medical history and which treatment you need as part of the Procedure. You will need to pay for this consultation, as well as any associated diagnostic tests (for example x-rays and blood tests) even if you decide not to go ahead with Treatment.
- After each consultation, the hospital will provide you with a price quote for any further tests and treatment. If the quote is different from the Guide Prices for any reason, the hospital will provide an explanation.
- In some cases, if you have certain pre-existing medical conditions, it may not be possible to provide you with a fixed price for your Main Treatment. If this is the case, the hospital will discuss the available options with you.