Septorhinoplasty in Dubai

Quick answers

What is a deviated septum?: 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.
Is septoplasty alone enough?: 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.
Will insurance cover it?: Some UAE insurers cover the functional part of the operation after an ENT assessment. Cosmetic changes are not covered. Check with your insurer.

Signs it may help

Constant blockage on one or both sides
Mouth-breathing or snoring
Nostrils that collapse when you breathe in
A nose that is visibly crooked after injury

What is done

The bent parts of the septum are straightened or removed, keeping an L-shaped strut for support. Collapsed nasal valves may be opened with spreader grafts. Any external changes are then made in the same operation.

Video

**Open septorhinoplasty: in the operating theatre**A short clip from one of Dr Sanjay's open septorhinoplasty operations. Watch on YouTube

Before & after

Deviated nasal septum — Septum and nose straightened; nostrils opened.

More results

Recovery

Most patients return to desk work in about 7–10 days. Swelling settles gradually over months, with the tip last. Timings are typical, not guaranteed. Healing varies with skin thickness, the extent of surgery, and whether it is a first or revision operation.

Week-by-week recovery

Risks and possible complications

Like any surgery, rhinoplasty carries risks. They are explained in detail at consultation and in writing before you consent.

Swelling and bruising, which can take months to settle completely, especially at the tip
Bleeding and nosebleeds, usually in the first days
Infection
Temporary or, rarely, lasting numbness of the nasal tip or upper teeth
Asymmetry or an outcome that differs from what was planned
Breathing difficulty, or a septal perforation (a hole in the septum)
Visible or palpable irregularities, and scarring (open approach: a small scar across the columella)
Risks of anaesthesia
Need for further (revision) surgery — reported in roughly 5–15% of rhinoplasties

Results vary between individuals and cannot be guaranteed. Smoking, some medications and certain medical conditions increase risk.

Frequently asked

What is a deviated septum?

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.

Is septoplasty alone enough?

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.

Will insurance cover it?

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

How much does rhinoplasty cost in Dubai?

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.

Is rhinoplasty painful?

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.

Will there be a visible scar?

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.

Dr Sanjay ParasharConsultant Plastic Surgeon · DHA licence 00244892
Medically reviewed by Dr Sanjay Parashar · October 2026