Closed Rhinoplasty
All incisions placed inside the nose, leaving no external scar and allowing swelling to settle more quickly.
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Functional Rhinoplasty
Surgically resolving nasal obstruction and difficulty breathing while preserving the aesthetic appearance of the nose.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 2–3 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 nights
- Back to desk work
- approx. 7 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 14 days
About this procedure
Surgery that addresses the internal anatomical problems obstructing comfortable breathing, alongside the aesthetic shaping.
Surgical approach and technique
Narrowing of the nasal valve, enlargement of the turbinates and deviation of the septum are corrected.
Who is it for?
Performed, on medical assessment, in people with chronic nasal obstruction and difficulty breathing.
Recovery
By opening the airway, the operation supports the patient's quality of life.
Back to desk work: approx. 7 days. Social recovery: approx. 14 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
Can aesthetic correction be done during breathing surgery?
Yes. The deviation can be corrected and the external aesthetic form shaped in the same session.
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Preservation Rhinoplasty
Lowering the nasal dorsum by preserving your own anatomy rather than removing and rebuilding it.
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Combining the scarless closed approach with the preserved natural dorsal line of preservation rhinoplasty.
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First-time nasal surgery in patients who have not previously had a rhinoplasty.
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