Key planning information for rhinoplasty in France.
1–3 hrsProcedure time
0–1 daysHospital stay
2 hospitalsList rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty in France is priced per case at 2 hospitals. The operation takes 1 to 3 hours, with 0 to 1 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Rhinoplasty in France
Rhinoplasty is listed by 2 hospitals in France. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
CHP Saint-Grégoire (Saint Gregory Private Hospital), the first Breton hospital in France specializing in Surgery, was established in 2004 when three medical facilities -- Saint Vincent Clinic, Volney Polyclinic, Bréquigny Maternity -- merged into a single site.
Clinique Alphand is the first Cosmetic Surgery in France, founded in Paris in 1950 by Dr Charles Claoué, french pioneer in Aesthetics Surgery. Located in the prestigious 16th district, the Clinique is today managed by two descendants of the founder.
DoctorsBLDr. Béatrice Lafarge-ClaoueBLDr. Béatrice Lafarge-ClaoueView all 3
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty (nose plastic surgery) is a procedure to reshape the nose, making it smaller or bigger as desired.
Rhinoplasty is usually done for cosmetic reasons, in order to improve the symetrics and aesthetics of the face.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty is the 6th most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States (2008 stats).
What physician performs Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is usually performed by a Cosmetic Surgeon, although it can be performed by a general surgeon as well.
Since Rhinoplasty is an aesthetic procedure, you should always look for a surgeon with a lot of experience, and ask to see photos of past patients who were operated by the same surgeon.
About Rhinoplasty
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
1-3 hours
Days admitted
0 - 1 days
Anesthesia
General anaesthesia
Recovery
- Return to work after: 1-2 weeks
- Severe exercise is possible after: 2-3 weeks
- Complete disappearance of swellings after: 2 months
- Final form of the nose after: 1 year.
Risks
Irregularities that may require revision surgery.
After care
- First 48 hours: there is a tampon in the nose.
- First week: nose plaster is used.
- Second week: nose bandage is used.
Private Hospital
Plastic Surgery Clinic