Nose Reduction Surgery

What Is Nose Reduction Surgery?

Nose reduction surgery, also known as reduction rhinoplasty, is a procedure designed to refine and balance the proportions of the nose by reducing its size or projection. This may involve reshaping the bridge, tip, or nostrils to achieve better harmony with your facial features.

At Real Plastic Surgery, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Mr Naveen Cavale performs nose reduction surgery in London for both aesthetic and functional improvement. His approach prioritises subtle, proportionate changes that maintain each patient’s individuality while enhancing overall facial symmetry.

Nose Reduction Surgery from £10,000

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Before and After

Why Choose Nose Reduction Surgery?

Patients choose nose reduction surgery to address concerns such as:

The goal is not simply to make the nose smaller, but to reshape it in a way that harmonises naturally with the rest of your features. At Real Surgery, Mr Cavale focuses on achieving realistic results that look refined, balanced, and age gracefully.

Techniques Used in Nose Reduction Surgery

Each procedure is tailored to your anatomy and goals, and may include:

Bridge Reduction
Removing or reshaping cartilage and bone to smooth a dorsal hump or lower the bridge for a softer profile.

Tip Refinement
Reducing and the nasal tip cartilage to improve definition and balance without or flattening.

Nostril Reduction (Alar Base Reduction)
Refining the width of the nostrils through small incisions placed discreetly in natural skin creases.

Functional Correction
Where necessary, nasal reduction can be combined with internal corrections such as septoplasty to improve breathing and airflow.

All surgeries are personally performed by Mr Naveen Cavale, whose experience in both reconstructive and cosmetic rhinoplasty ensures precise, natural outcomes.

Between 2 and 2.5 hours. We use a general anaesthetic and you can usually go home on the same day.

days off work.

We recommend patients begin gentle movement around two days after surgery. Light activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and carrying out basic daily tasks are encouraged to circulation and recovery.

You can begin exercising and doing more strenuous activities at six weeks.

Most patients can resume driving two weeks after surgery, provided they feel comfortable.

You can shower the day after surgery, but it's important to keep any wounds and clean and completely dry.

Between six months to a full year. While most swelling subsides within the first few months, subtle changes and final results may continue to develop over time.

Rhinoplasty a permanent solution. It can be with other surgical and non-surgical procedures when looking to the appearance and reduce signs of ageing.

To address aesthetic and such as dorsal humps, nasal deviation, asymmetry, or disproportionate nasal size. The procedure also aims to improve nasal and function, including correction of breathing difficulties caused by internal nasal (e.g. deviated septum).

If you have any doubts. Our team of experts will support and guide you your treatment journey. During your consultation, Mr Cavale will determine your suitability and your certainty.

The Patient Journey: Nose Reduction Surgery

Your journey begins with a consultation at the , where Mr Cavale will assess your nasal structure, discuss your goals, and explain how reduction rhinoplasty can be tailored to your facial proportions.

He will use clinical photography and 3D planning where appropriate to illustrate potential refinements. Every is made collaboratively, ensuring your expectations and align before proceeding.

What to Expect on the Day:

Nose reduction surgery is performed under general anaesthesia as a day-case procedure around two to three hours.

on the complexity, Mr Cavale will use either an open or closed approach. Following surgery, patients typically experience mild swelling and bruising, which subsides over the following weeks.

You’ll receive direct support from our nursing team, with follow-up appointments arranged at one week and six weeks post-surgery.

Book a Consultation

If you’re considering nose reduction surgery in London, book a consultation with Mr Naveen Cavale at Real Plastic Surgery. His calm, meticulous approach ensures every patient receives personalised care and natural results that enhance, not alter, their appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nose reduction focuses specifically on reducing or refining nasal size, while rhinoplasty can involve both reduction and augmentation depending on the desired result.

Most incisions are made inside the nostrils, so scars are hidden. In some cases, a small external incision may be used, which typically heals as a fine, barely visible line.

Anyone unhappy with nasal size, width, or projection, and in good general health. The best have realistic expectations and want rather than drastic change.

Most patients return to work within 1–2 weeks. Full results develop gradually over 6–12 months as swelling resolves.

Prices for nose reduction surgery at the typically start from £9,500, depending on complexity and whether functional correction is included. A detailed quotation is provided after consultation.

Yes. Mr Cavale’s approach prioritises proportion and harmony; the aim is to refine, not completely change, your appearance.

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