Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose so it sits in balance with the rest of the face. Dr Hoffmann plans each nose on its own terms — millimetres of dorsum, degrees of tip rotation, and the way it will settle after healing — before a single incision is made.
◉ Fig.01 · Pre-operative profile plan — scroll to draw
Stage 01 — The dorsal line
Rhinoplasty begins in profile. Dr Hoffmann draws the dorsal line — the ridge from radix to tip — and measures the millimetres of reduction or augmentation the face will accept without losing its character. Numbers, not intuition, decide what comes off the bridge.
Stage 02 — Tip rotation, in degrees
The tip is rotated and refined on its own axis. A few degrees changes the nose entirely from the side. The rotation is planned against the columella–lip angle and the chin position, then executed through open or closed technique depending on what the plan requires.
Stage 03 — The refined profile
The two adjustments meet as a single, quieter line. The refined profile isn't a different nose — it's the same nose without the distractions. If a change is not needed to reach that line, it is not made. The goal is a result that reads as untouched.
Anaesthesia
Rhinoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia in an accredited hospital theatre, with a specialist anaesthetist. Most patients are admitted for a single overnight stay.
Recovery timeline
- Day 1–7External splint in place. Swelling and bruising around the eyes are expected and settle steadily through the first week.
- Week 2Splint removed. Most patients feel comfortable in public again, though residual swelling is still visible to a trained eye.
- Week 3–4Return to desk work and light activity. Avoid contact sport and heavy lifting.
- Month 2–3Bruising resolved. The nose looks close to its final shape in photographs from most angles.
- Month 6–12Fine swelling in the tip settles over the full year. The definitive result is judged at twelve months.
Risks
All surgery carries risk. General considerations include the risks of anaesthesia, bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, scarring, altered sensation, asymmetry, and — in a small proportion of cases — the need for revision. Dr Hoffmann will discuss the specific risks relevant to your procedure and your health in detail during consultation. Results vary between individuals; no outcome can be guaranteed.
Common questions
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Every plan begins with an unhurried conversation, an examination, and drawn markings — never a quote over the phone.