Facial · Rhinoplasty · Dubai
Are you considering rhinoplasty in Dubai to enhance your appearance and confidence? Finding the right board-certified specialist is the most critical step in your journey. This guide covers what you need to know about the procedure, recovery, and what to expect from a premier aesthetic clinic in Dubai.
This illustration is for educational purposes only, intended to explain the surgical technique. Individual results and anatomical requirements vary per patient.
What is
Rhinoplasty reshapes the bridge, tip, and nostrils to improve facial harmony. Technique is selected based on anatomy, skin thickness, and goals — surgical or non-surgical.
Open or closed rhinoplasty is selected based on the degree of structural change required, alongside specialised approaches — preservation, ultrasonic, ethnic, or septorhinoplasty — chosen individually at consultation.
Hyaluronic acid filler smooths a dorsal hump, lifts a drooping tip, or corrects minor asymmetries — no surgery, no downtime, reversible, lasting 6–18 months. Cannot reduce size or correct breathing.
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The Patient Journey: What to Expect
From your first consultation to full recovery, here is what to expect at every stage.
A thorough physical assessment and treatment planning session to align your expectations with anatomical possibilities.
Customized instructions to ensure optimal health and safety before your procedure, based on your individual medical profile.
Performed under appropriate anesthesia in a state-of-the-art facility, with a focus on precision, safety, and natural-looking outcomes.
Dedicated post-operative care and follow-up appointments to monitor progress. Recovery timelines depend on individual anatomy and healing response.
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View Dr. Kotti's Surgeon ProfileOpen rhinoplasty places a small incision across the columella (the strip of skin between the nostrils) to give the surgeon direct visibility of the nasal structures — preferred for complex reshaping of the tip or significant structural corrections. Closed rhinoplasty keeps all incisions entirely inside the nostrils, leaving no external scar, and is well-suited for moderate dorsal reduction or tip refinement. The appropriate technique is determined by your anatomy and goals during the pre-operative consultation.
Preservation rhinoplasty is a newer approach that conserves rather than removes the natural tissue infrastructure of the nose — including the periosteum, perichondrium, and dorsal ligaments. Instead of breaking down the dorsum, the surgeon repositions the existing structures. This typically results in a more natural appearance over time, lower risk of revision, and softer-looking results compared to traditional reduction techniques. It is not suitable for every anatomy and is assessed individually during consultation.
Nose reduction surgery reduces the overall size or specific features of the nose — most commonly the dorsal hump (bridge bump), a wide or bulbous tip, or flared nostrils. The surgeon removes or reshapes excess cartilage and bone while maintaining structural integrity. Results are proportional to individual facial anatomy: the goal is balance, not a standard size. A clinical assessment determines what reduction is anatomically appropriate.
Alarplasty reduces the width or flare of the nostrils (the alar base) when they are disproportionately wide relative to the rest of the nose or the face. A small wedge of tissue is removed from the base of each nostril, leaving a scar hidden in the natural crease. It is frequently combined with rhinoplasty but can also be performed as a standalone procedure for patients satisfied with their nose except for nostril width.
A nasal splint is typically worn for 7–10 days. Most patients are comfortable returning to work or daily life after 10–14 days, though visible swelling around the eyes and nasal bridge subsides over 3–4 weeks. The tip of the nose remains slightly swollen for several months — final shape becomes fully apparent at 9–12 months. Strenuous exercise is deferred for 4–6 weeks. A personalized post-operative protocol is provided during follow-up appointments.
Rhinoplasty cost in Dubai depends on the technique required (open, closed, preservation), the complexity of the changes, whether functional correction (septoplasty) is combined, anaesthesia, and facility standards. An in-person clinical assessment is required for a personalized cost estimate. Cost is discussed transparently during consultation.
Yes. Septorhinoplasty combines cosmetic nose reshaping with functional correction of a deviated septum — the internal wall separating the two nostrils. When the septum is deviated, it restricts airflow through one or both nasal passages. The functional correction is performed through the same incisions as the cosmetic procedure, with no additional external scar. Functional and cosmetic goals are assessed together during consultation.
Key criteria include: board certification by a recognized plastic surgery body (EBOPRAS, ISAPS), specific experience in rhinoplasty rather than general cosmetic surgery, a consistent portfolio of before-and-after results reflecting your desired aesthetic, and a detailed pre-operative consultation process that discusses technique, anatomy, and realistic outcomes. Dr. Bouraoui Kotti is EBOPRAS-certified with 20+ years of rhinoplasty experience in Dubai.
Ethnic rhinoplasty is rhinoplasty performed with explicit attention to preserving the patient's racial and cultural nasal identity. It addresses specific anatomical characteristics common to Arabic, Persian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, or African-American noses — such as a low dorsal bridge, a wide alar base, a thick skin envelope, or a drooping tip — while maintaining facial harmony and ethnic character. It is not about Westernising features; it is about refining them within their natural context. Ethnic rhinoplasty is a regular part of clinical practice in Dubai given the region's diverse patient population.
Ultrasonic rhinoplasty uses a piezoelectric device to cut and sculpt nasal bone without the trauma of conventional surgical hammers and chisels. The ultrasonic tip operates selectively on mineralized tissue only, leaving soft tissue, blood vessels, and nerves intact. This translates to significantly less post-operative bruising and swelling, more precise bony dorsum reshaping, and a faster recovery compared to traditional osteotomy. Its suitability is assessed individually during the pre-operative consultation.
Yes — non-surgical rhinoplasty uses hyaluronic acid filler to visually smooth a dorsal hump, lift a drooping tip, or correct minor asymmetries without incisions or downtime. Results are immediate and reversible, lasting 6–18 months. The key limitation: filler adds volume — it cannot reduce nasal size, narrow a wide bridge, or address breathing issues. It suits patients with limited, specific concerns or those exploring changes before committing to surgical rhinoplasty.
Surgical rhinoplasty permanently restructures nasal bone, cartilage, and soft tissue — it can reduce size, correct breathing, reshape the tip and bridge, and address significant structural changes. Liquid rhinoplasty (filler) is reversible, involves no downtime, and lasts 6–18 months — but only adds volume and cannot reduce the nose or correct function. Some patients use filler to preview changes before surgery; others find it sufficient for their goals.
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