Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Ethnic rhinoplasty is a specialized procedure that corrects specific anatomical features common in patients of African or Asian descent who wish to refine their nose. At Nobel Clinic Istanbul, we master advanced nasal reconstruction techniques to increase projection and refine a flared nose while preserving the patient's ethnic identity.

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Duration
2 to 3 hours
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Hospitalization
1 night in hospital
Safety
Certified protocols

The procedure in video

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Price

4 000 €

4 300 €

Current offer
Duration of stay
6 days / 5 nights
Hotel
Hotel included in the package
Package details

Included

  • consultation with our surgeon
  • pre-operative blood tests
  • general anaesthesia
  • 1 night in the clinic
  • 4 nights in a 5★ hotel
  • transfers within Istanbul
  • specialised medical interpreter
  • 1 compression garment / girdle / cushion depending on the procedure
  • compression stockings
  • post-operative follow-up

Not included

  • flights
  • medication
  • lymphatic drainage massages

Indicative price, subject to a personalized medical assessment.

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Goals and Benefits

  • Increased nasal projection (nasal bridge)
  • Correction of a flat nose
  • Reduction of the width of the nostrils and nostrils
  • Refinement of the nasal tip
  • Correction of breathing problems (collapsed nostrils)
  • Strengthening of the nasal structure

Indications

  • Patients of African or Asian descent wishing to refine their nose
  • Flat nose with poor projection
  • Wide or flared nostrils
  • Thick or poorly defined nasal tip
  • Thick skin requiring specialized techniques

Why choose our clinic for this procedure?

  • Specialized expertise in ethnic rhinoplasty
  • Use of autologous cartilage grafts (no silicone)
  • Advanced nasal reconstruction techniques
  • Personalized postoperative care
  • French-speaking support throughout your stay

Preoperative Preparation

  • Two pre-operative consultations with your plastic surgeon
  • Consultation with the anesthesiologist
  • Pre-operative assessment: blood tests, facial CT scan if necessary
  • Smoking cessation 4 weeks prior
  • Discontinuation of anticoagulants

How the Procedure Is Performed

  1. Consultation and assessment

    Two pre-operative consultations with your plastic surgeon

  2. A wider range of techniques

    Ethnic rhinoplasty requires a wider range of surgical techniques than traditional rhinoplasty.

  3. Duration and anaesthesia

    The procedure lasts 2 to 3 hours under general anesthesia.

  4. Steps according to the goals

    Depending on the desired outcome, it may include: lifting the nasal bridge to increase projection, removing a hump, reducing wide nostrils and alae, and refining the tip.

  5. Cartilage grafts

    Cartilage grafts (from the ear or ribs) are used to reinforce and define the nasal structure.

  6. Open approach

    We favor the open approach for optimal graft precision.

  7. No silicone implant

    We never use silicone implants due to the risk of complications.

Safety & Protocols

  1. Before the procedure

    See the preoperative preparation
  2. During the procedure

    Specialized expertise in ethnic rhinoplasty

    Use of autologous cartilage grafts (no silicone)

    Advanced nasal reconstruction techniques

  3. Remote follow-up

    Personalized postoperative care

    French-speaking support throughout your stay

Postoperative Follow-up and Recovery

  1. Day 0

    1 night in hospital

  2. Days 10 to 15

    Bruising for 10 to 15 days

  3. Dressing and care

    No packing or plaster cast required, just a simple dressing on the nose for 7 days

  4. Pain

    Mild pain

  5. Days 7 to 10

    Breathing difficulties for 7 to 10 days

  6. Swelling

    Swelling gradually subsides

  7. Months 1 to 3

    Visible results within 1 to 3 months, final results after 1 year

Indicative timelines: every recovery is specific to the patient and follows the surgeon's instructions.

Expected Results

The first results are visible between 1 and 3 months after the operation. The final result can be assessed after 1 year. The management of thick skin, characteristic of ethnic patients, is taken into account to optimize the final result.

Frequently asked questions

Which anesthesia is used?

General anesthesia

How long does the procedure take?

2 to 3 hours

Does the procedure require a hospital stay?

1 night in hospital

When can I resume my activities?

Bruising for 10 to 15 days No packing or plaster cast required, just a simple dressing on the nose for 7 days Mild pain Breathing difficulties for 7 to 10 days Swelling gradually subsides Visible results within 1 to 3 months, final results after 1 year

Is the result long-lasting?

The first results are visible between 1 and 3 months after the operation. The final result can be assessed after 1 year. The management of thick skin, characteristic of ethnic patients, is taken into account to optimize the final result.

How much does the procedure cost?

From 4 000 €. Indicative price, subject to a personalized medical assessment.

Medical Evaluation

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