Rhinoplasty questions, answered

The fee depends on the complexity — primary or revision, whether septum or grafts are needed, and the facility. You receive a written, all-inclusive quote after consultation. See the Cost page for what affects the price.

Most patients describe discomfort and a blocked feeling rather than sharp pain. It is usually well controlled with prescribed medication for the first few days.

Closed rhinoplasty leaves no external scar. Open rhinoplasty leaves a small scar across the columella, which usually fades well. When the nostrils are narrowed, Dr Sanjay keeps the incisions inside the nostril where possible, so the scar is hidden.

Much of the change is visible once the splint comes off at a week, but the final shape — especially the tip — takes about 12 months, sometimes longer.

International patients are typically advised to stay in Dubai for 7–10 days, until the splint is removed and the first check is done.

Photographs are taken at consultation and simulated changes can be discussed. A simulation is a planning aid, not a guarantee of the result.

Cosmetic rhinoplasty is usually considered once facial growth is complete — around 16–17 for girls and 17–18 for boys. Functional surgery may be considered earlier when medically needed.

If breathing is blocked by a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates or weak nasal valves, these can often be corrected in the same operation.

Filler injected to smooth a small hump or lift the tip. It is temporary and cannot make a nose smaller. It carries its own risks, including rare vascular complications, and is not suitable for everyone.

Stop smoking and vaping for at least 4 weeks before and after surgery; avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatories and some supplements (fish oil, vitamin E) for 2 weeks; arrange someone to take you home.

Surgery that changes the shape, size or angle of the nose. It can reduce a hump, refine the tip, narrow or build up the bridge, straighten a crooked nose and improve breathing.

Healthy adults (and teenagers once the nose has finished growing — usually from about 16–17 for girls and 17–18 for boys) with realistic expectations, who are asking for the change themselves.

Closed rhinoplasty uses incisions inside the nose only. Open rhinoplasty adds a small incision across the columella for direct access to the tip. The choice depends on what needs to change — it is made with you at consultation.

When a previous rhinoplasty has left over-reduction, a collapsed or pinched tip, asymmetry, a residual hump, a 'polly-beak' or breathing difficulty.

Swelling and scar tissue take about a year to mature. Operating earlier makes it hard to judge what truly needs correcting.

Often. When septal cartilage was used or removed before, ear or rib cartilage may be needed to rebuild support.

The septum is the cartilage-and-bone wall dividing the nose. When it is bent it can narrow one or both airways, causing blockage, snoring or mouth-breathing.

If appearance is not a concern, septoplasty alone may be enough. When the external nose is also crooked, the septum and outer framework usually need correcting together.

Some UAE insurers cover the functional part of the operation after an ENT assessment. Cosmetic changes are not covered. Check with your insurer.

Width (a bulbous tip), definition, projection (how far it sticks out), rotation (a drooping tip) and nostril asymmetry.

The tip skin is thicker and has more glands. Swelling there can take a year or longer to resolve fully, particularly with thick skin.

Skin thickness, cartilage strength and bridge height vary. Middle Eastern noses often have a strong hump and drooping tip; South Asian, African and East Asian noses may have a lower bridge, wider base and thicker skin.

That is the aim. Changes are planned against your own facial proportions, and computer imaging at consultation helps agree on a direction together.

Men usually suit a straight or slightly convex bridge, a nasolabial angle closer to 90–95° and a less pinched tip.

Light cardio from about three weeks, lifting from about six weeks, and contact sports only after about three months — typical guidance, confirmed at follow-up.