Septorhinoplasty price in Turkey
Septorhinoplasty in Turkey, in Istanbul, costs on average £2,000. Depending on what is needed, the price ranges from £1,500 to £3,300. In the UK, the same operation costs £4,000 to £8,000, and the part that corrects breathing is usually only covered in specific circumstances. If you want to know what your own cover provides, check with the NHS.
| Procedure | Price Turkey | Price United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Septorhinoplasty | £1,500 - £3,300 | £4,000 - £8,000 |
What is septorhinoplasty?
Do you often have a dry mouth? Do you snore? When you try to breathe through your nose, do you struggle, or is it simply impossible? If so, you may need to have your nose reshaped, and more precisely a septorhinoplasty.
Septorhinoplasty is an operation that repairs both your nose (also called rhinoplasty) and your nasal septum (also called septoplasty). The nasal septum is the thin wall of tissue that separates your nostrils.
A septorhinoplasty may be necessary if your nasal septum sits in an unusual position, in other words if it is deviated. You may be wondering what a deviated septum means: the wall of the septum inside your nose is bent or curved and blocks part of the airflow.
What is the difference between septoplasty and septorhinoplasty?
Septoplasty straightens only the deviated nasal septum, without changing the shape of the nose. Septorhinoplasty combines it with a rhinoplasty, which changes its outer appearance. In the UK, coverage for nasal septum surgery depends on your individual circumstances, and the cosmetic part is not normally covered[1].
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A septorhinoplasty may also be necessary if your nose has been disfigured by an injury, such as trauma. People who simply want a more attractive nose can also have this operation. You may also have it to correct problems linked to previous nose surgery. Septorhinoplasty aims to improve both breathing and the appearance of the nose.
Septorhinoplasty techniques
There are two approaches to septorhinoplasty in Turkey:
- An open approach: Open septorhinoplasty in Turkey is usually performed so that the surgeon at the clinic can reach the area to be operated on more easily. In the open approach, an incision is made across the columella and the skin is lifted, which gives greater visibility. This approach has many advantages because the surgeon can access the whole structure of the nose, including the nasal tip. It is frequently required in revision septorhinoplasties to correct surgical errors or other cosmetic or structural problems. This approach can also be used for patients who need more extensive nasal reconstruction.
- Closed approach: Usually performed by entering the areas to be modified from inside the nostril. A closed septorhinoplasty can suit small corrections and adjustments. This approach is less invasive, which means a shorter healing time and less swelling. Because the incisions are made inside the nostrils, there will be no visible scar. Closed septorhinoplasty is usually performed on patients who only need a small reconstruction of the nasal tip.
Septorhinoplasty in Turkey
Plastic surgery has become very popular in Turkey, especially septorhinoplasty, because Turkish surgeons are highly experienced, particularly in septorhinoplasty. No study compares results by country, however: the outcome depends above all on the patient’s anatomy and the experience of the chosen surgeon. The stay involves several nights in Istanbul, up to the post-operative check.
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In Turkey, septorhinoplasty usually takes 1 to 3 hours and is performed under general anaesthetic. Our follow-up service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during your stay in Turkey, in case you feel pain or discomfort after your septorhinoplasty.
Advantages of septorhinoplasty in Turkey
The treatment package you receive with a septorhinoplasty in Istanbul includes everything you might need:
- Free consultation
- Septorhinoplasty surgery by a plastic surgeon in Istanbul
- 6-night stay in a 4-star hotel
- 1 night in hospital
- All transfers by private car
- Personal assistant
- Special discount for groups
- Free check-up and periodic follow-up
Septorhinoplasty recovery
During the septorhinoplasty recovery period, the patient has to be patient, because it will be slow and demanding. Immediately after a septorhinoplasty in Istanbul, the patient wakes up with a nasal splint stuck to the nose and, depending on the technique used by the surgeon, a nasal pack will most likely be placed inside.
During the first few days after closed or open septorhinoplasty, it is normal for patients to feel some pain. Bruising and swelling are also very normal during the early septorhinoplasty recovery period.
Most bruising and swelling disappears during the first month, but it takes around a year for patients to recover completely from septorhinoplasty.
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The clinic surgeon may ask you to follow certain instructions for several weeks after the operation to reduce the risk of bleeding and swelling. Depending on how difficult the operation was, the patient may not need all of these instructions:
- When you sleep, sleep with 2 or 3 pillows so that your head is raised.
- For several weeks after septorhinoplasty, patients are not allowed to blow their nose.
- Wear clothes that fasten at the front, such as a zip or buttons; do not wear clothes such as shirts, jumpers or hooded sweatshirts that you have to pull over your head.
- Three weeks after the operation, the bruising and swelling should have reduced.
- For up to five weeks, to avoid causing a nosebleed, do not do strenuous activities such as aerobics and jogging.
- 4 to 6 weeks later, patients can start doing strenuous activities.
Septorhinoplasty results:
3 to 6 months after septorhinoplasty, the result will start to show its tip :). It is always possible for cartilage and tissue to shift or remodel over time. Various changes can still occur for a year or more after septorhinoplasty in Turkey.
Most patients find that the septorhinoplasty procedure helps relieve their symptoms, such as breathing difficulties caused by a deviated septum. How much improvement a patient can expect from a septorhinoplasty varies from person to person.
Some patients may find that they still have symptoms even after the operation and choose to have a second septorhinoplasty to further improve their nose and nasal septum.
Turkey has become a very popular country because of the affordable prices of plastic surgery and because Turkish plastic surgeons are highly experienced in what they do.
When patients compare the price of the septorhinoplasty procedure with the price in their own country, they realise that it is very affordable in Turkey and that the quality of the surgeons is very high. It is therefore a situation where everyone wins. The result itself varies from patient to patient and cannot be guaranteed.
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Every patient receives a personalised treatment plan based on their age, the structure of their nose and surgery availability.
Before and after septorhinoplasty instructions
The instructions below are general information to follow before and after septorhinoplasty surgery. The instructions given by your surgeon in Turkey after septorhinoplasty must be followed.
Instructions before the operation
Important note:
The operation will be CANCELLED if there is any possibility that the patient is pregnant or has health problems (the anaesthetist will check before bringing the patient to the operating theatre).
Two weeks before the operation:
- Stop drinking alcohol and smoking. Nicotine affects blood circulation, which can affect the result of your procedure and increase the risk of anaesthetic complications.
- Do not take any product containing ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), aspirin, anti-inflammatories or vitamin E.
One day before the operation:
- DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING AFTER MIDNIGHT.
On the day of the operation:
- Patients may take a shower before going to hospital
- Patients must not wear make-up. There should be no product in their hair; nail varnish and false eyelashes must be removed.
- Patients should bring a bag of loose clothing and comfortable shoes.
- Patients must not wear jewellery or bring valuables.
Instructions after the operation
- Patients must not smoke and must not drink alcohol for two weeks.
- Nasal rinses are done only as prescribed by the surgeon.
- Keep the nasal splint until the surgeon removes it, between the fifth and eighth day[2].
- Patients can walk around on the day of the operation and afterwards; to avoid blood clots forming, they should also move their legs frequently.
- It is normal to feel tired during the first few days.
- Take all medication as instructed by your surgeon.
- Discomfort around the incisions is normal during the first few days.
- Bruising and swelling are expected during the first few weeks, and it takes between 6 and 12 months to see the final results.
- Adhesive strips may be placed on the nose: keep them clean and dry, and let the surgeon say when to remove them.
- At first, you can take a quick shower with your back to the water, keeping your incisions completely dry to prevent infection.
Patients who have a septorhinoplasty stay in hospital overnight, and the operation is performed under general anaesthetic. It is very important that patients follow their plastic surgeon’s instructions so that their healing process goes as it should.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Duration of septorhinoplasty
A septorhinoplasty usually takes 1 to 3 hours, under general anaesthetic. The duration depends on the steps performed on the septum, the nasal bones and the tip, and on the approach chosen, open or closed, which the surgeon will explain.
Length of stay in Turkey
The package described in this article includes 6 nights in a hotel and 1 night in hospital, allowing time for the check-up and removal of the splint, between the 5th and 8th day[2]. To plan your trip, see the guide to medical tourism in Turkey.
Type of anaesthetic
The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic. The anaesthetist sees you before the theatre to check your medical history, your current medication and that you have followed the fasting instructions, then confirms that the operation can go ahead.
Septorhinoplasty recovery time
After rhinoplasty, returning to normal life generally takes 10 to 20 days[2]. The length of time off work depends on this: it varies according to your job and the steps performed, and the surgeon sets it at the check-up.
What to bring
Pack loose clothing that fastens at the front, so you do not have to pull it over your head with the splint on, comfortable shoes and a list of your medication. Leave jewellery and valuables at the hotel.
Side effects
Swelling, bruising around the eyes, minor bleeding and a temporary loss of smell are expected after the operation. The nose often stays blocked for the first few days, especially with packs or internal splints.
Complications
As with any surgery, septorhinoplasty carries a risk of bleeding, infection, haematoma, septal perforation, persistent breathing problems, reduced sense of smell, asymmetry or a result that needs revision.
Exercise
Avoid all strenuous effort in the first few weeks so as not to cause a nosebleed. Intense activities, such as jogging or aerobics, usually resume 4 to 6 weeks after the operation, with the surgeon’s agreement.
Scars
With the closed approach, the incisions are hidden inside the nostrils and cannot be seen. With the open approach, a small incision crosses the columella, between the nostrils: the scar usually becomes barely visible over time.
Pain
Pain is usually moderate and controlled with the prescribed painkillers. The discomfort comes mainly from the blocked nose, the swelling and the splint during the first few days. Its intensity varies from patient to patient.
Results
The initial swelling settles over a few weeks, and a good idea of the result emerges at two or three months[2]. The final appearance is reached between six months and a year, as the nose finishes settling and refining[3].
Sources & References
- Assurance Maladie. Déviation de la cloison nasale : traitement. 2025. View the source
- SOFCPRE, fiche d’information sur la rhinoplastie, reproduite par le service de chirurgie plastique du CHU d’Angers. 2024. View the source
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Rhinoplasty recovery. 2026. View the source
