- FACE PROCEDURE
Rhinoplasty, Planned Around Your Face
A nose reshaped to work with your existing features, not against them — with breathing function considered alongside appearance, under the direct care of Dr. Ihtisham Siddiqui.
04+
Years Experience
MBBS
FCPS Plastic Surgery
100%
Individually Planned
- CONCERNS ADDRESSED
What Rhinoplasty Addresses
Rhinoplasty reshapes the nose to improve balance with the rest of the face, and — where relevant — to correct breathing difficulty caused by structural issues. Planning is built around your existing facial proportions rather than a fixed template shape.
- Nasal bridge shape — humps, depressions or asymmetry
- Nasal tip refinement — bulbous, drooping or wide tips
- Nostril shape and proportion
- Structural breathing difficulty (deviated septum)
- Post-traumatic or post-injury nasal deformity
- SUITABILITY
Are You a Candidate?
Suitability is only confirmed through an individual consultation. In general, good candidates tend to be:
- In good general health with no unmanaged medical conditions
- Have realistic, honestly-discussed expectations
- Are seeking improvement, not a completely different face
- Have finished nasal growth (generally 16-17+)
- Nasal growth should be complete — typically not recommended before age 16-17.
SURGICAL PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Ihtisham's Approach
Precision-driven planning, balanced against what looks natural on your face.
Facial Harmony First
The nose is planned in proportion to your eyes, chin and overall profile — never in isolation.
Function Alongside Form
Breathing assessment is part of every consultation, not an afterthought to appearance.
Conservative by Default
Changes are deliberate and measured — refinement over dramatic alteration.
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
Techniques Considered
The right approach is chosen for your anatomy — not applied as a default.
Closed Rhinoplasty
Incisions are placed inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scarring — often suited to more limited reshaping.
Open Rhinoplasty
A small incision at the base of the nose allows fuller visibility for more complex structural work.
Your Rhinoplasty Journey
From first conversation to long-term follow-up.
1
Confidential Consultation
Your concerns, goals and nasal breathing are discussed in detail.
2
Assessment
Facial analysis and, where relevant, breathing assessment confirm suitability.
3
Surgical Planning
A personalized plan and technique are proposed, with a transparent cost estimate.
4
Surgery
Hospital-based procedure performed under appropriate anesthesia.
5
Recovery & Follow-Up
Guided aftercare with scheduled check-ins as swelling resolves.
Recovery Snapshot
Typical downtime
~10-14 days
First Week
Splint in place, swelling and bruising most noticeable; rest is advised.
2-3 Weeks
Splint removed, most visible swelling settles, back to light routine.
3-6 Months
Subtle swelling continues to resolve as final shape refines.
Risks & Realistic Expectations
Discussed openly during consultation — never minimized or guaranteed away.
- Swelling and bruising vary by individual and take time to fully resolve
- A small revision rate exists across all rhinoplasty surgeons, as with any procedure
- Results are not guaranteed and depend on healing, anatomy and technique
- Temporary numbness of the nasal tip can occur and typically resolves
Rhinoplasty Questions, Answered
Planning is built around your existing facial structure, not a generic template nose — the goal is harmony with your face, not a dramatically different look.
Yes — functional concerns such as a deviated septum are discussed alongside aesthetic goals during your assessment.
Visible swelling settles significantly within a few weeks; subtle refinement of the final shape continues for several months.
Discomfort is generally mild to moderate and managed with prescribed medication; most patients describe pressure rather than sharp pain.
A consultation focuses on realistic, individualized expectations before any decision is made — you are never rushed into scheduling surgery.
CASE EVIDENCE
Rhinoplasty Before & After
Documented outcomes, shown only with informed patient consent.
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Related Face Procedures
“A nose should never announce itself — it should quietly belong to the face it’s part of. That’s the question I ask before any plan: what will look right on this face, not on a mould. Over 04+ years I’ve learned that the results patients trust most are the ones that respect their own bone structure, skin and proportions, not a borrowed template. So every recommendation is honest first — about what’s realistic, what recovery involves, and whether surgery is even the right answer for you. The goal is a nose that looks like it was always yours, only quietly more balanced.”
Dr. Ihtisham Siddiqui
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon
Discuss Your Nose, Confidentially
A consultation is the safest first step — not a commitment to surgery.