Treatments / Face / Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London
A nose in balance with your face
Rhinoplasty with Mr Siva Kumar reshapes the nose to improve its appearance, and sometimes your breathing, with a result planned around your features.
At a glance
What is rhinoplasty?
Reshaping the nose, naturally
Rhinoplasty, sometimes called a nose job, reshapes the bone and cartilage of the nose. It can address a hump on the bridge, a crooked or asymmetric nose, a wide or bulbous tip, or a nose that is out of proportion with the face.
The operation is done through small incisions inside the nose or across the narrow strip between the nostrils. Where support is needed, cartilage can be taken from inside your own nose.
Because the nose sits at the centre of the face, small changes make a big difference. Planning is careful and based on your features and goals.
Rhinoplasty can help with
- A hump on the bridge of the nose
- A crooked or asymmetric nose
- A wide, drooping or bulbous tip
- Wide nostrils
- Breathing problems from a deviated septum
What it won’t do
- Give you someone else’s nose
- Show the final shape straight away (swelling takes months to settle)
Options
The right approach for your nose
Closed rhinoplasty
All incisions are made inside the nose, leaving no visible external scar.
- Best for: smaller changes to the bridge or tip
Open rhinoplasty
A small incision across the base of the nose gives a direct view of the structures, allowing precise reshaping.
- Best for: more complex changes, especially to the tip
Septorhinoplasty
Reshapes the outside of the nose and straightens the septum inside to help your breathing.
- Best for: a crooked nose with blocked breathing
Watch & read
Everything you need to know, in one place
Patient guide
Rhinoplasty: your patient guide
A detailed booklet written by Mr Kumar. It explains the procedure in depth, how to prepare, every risk and complication, and how to look after yourself afterwards.
Opens as a booklet you can flick through. Your copy is also given to you at consultation.
Your journey
Your step-by-step journey
Your journey starts the moment you get in touch. From your first enquiry to your final check-up, you deal with the same small team, and you will always feel listened to, informed and never rushed.
Get in touch
Call, email or send an enquiry. Our team replies promptly and personally, and finds a time and clinic that suit you.
There is no pressure and no sales script. Tell us a little about what prompted you to get in touch, and we will make sure your consultation is with the right person for you.
Consultation
An unhurried, face-to-face appointment with Mr Kumar himself, who will be your surgeon from start to finish.
He listens to what you would like to change, examines you, explains every option, including non-surgical ones and doing nothing, and gives you an honest view of the likely result.
Time to decide
You receive a written plan, a clear quote and your patient guide, then take as long as you need.
A second consultation is included before surgery, and there is a cooling-off period of at least two weeks. Bring someone with you, ask anything, and change your mind at any point.
Day of treatment
Surgery takes two to three hours under general anaesthetic. You may go home the same day or stay one night, with a splint on your nose.
He will see you beforehand to go through the plan and answer last-minute questions, and you will have clear instructions and a number to call once you go home.
Aftercare and follow-up
Reviews at each stage of your recovery, with support 24 hours a day whenever you need it.
Follow-up appointments are included in your package price, and continue until you have healed and are happy with how things have settled. The splint is removed after about a week.
Recovery
Healing, step by step
Everyone heals at their own pace. This is a typical recovery, and Mr Kumar will give you a personal plan.
Swelling and bruising around the eyes. A splint protects the nose and is removed at about a week.
Most bruising has faded and most people return to work.
Return to exercise. Avoid glasses resting on the nose until advised.
Return to contact sports if your surgeon agrees.
The final shape settles, especially at the tip.
Patient results
Before & after
Photographs are shared only with each patient’s written consent. Everyone is different, so individual results vary.
Patient reviews
In their own words
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90 reviews on Top Doctors
From the initial consultation, Dr Kumar could not have been any more reassuring and informative. He gave me every confidence that he was the very best choice of surgeon for my proceedure. I am extremley pleased with the results and would absolutely recommend!
Mr KUMAR made me feel at ease, always. Explained my Operation in detail. I will definitely recommend him. I’m very pleased with my outcome.
My experience with Mr. Kumar was an excellent one from beginning to end. I was made to feel very welcome and Mr. Kumar was a lovely surgeon with a reassuring manner. I had every confidence going into the surgery and there were no issues at all. I would happily recommend him.
Safety
Risks and staying safe
All surgery carries some risk. Mr Kumar will go through these with you in detail, and the patient guide covers them in full, so you can make an informed decision.
Possible risks
- Bleeding from the nose
- Infection
- Temporary numbness of the tip
- Asymmetry or irregularity
- Breathing difficulty
- Need for further surgery (revision)
- Anaesthetic risks
Lowering your risk
- Tell us about all medicines and supplements, especially blood thinners
- Stop smoking and vaping well before and after surgery
- Follow your aftercare plan and attend every follow-up
- Call us at any time if something does not feel right
Fees
Guide price from£6,500
Self-pay consultations £250.
One package price. No hidden surprises.
If you go ahead, you receive a single package price covering your whole journey, so you know exactly what you are paying before you commit. It usually includes:
- Your surgeon’s fee
- Anaesthetist’s fee
- Hospital and theatre fees
- Follow-up consultations
- Aftercare, with 24/7 support
- A clear written quote
FAQs
Your questions, answered
How old do I need to be?
The nose needs to have finished growing, usually by the late teens. Mr Kumar will also want to be sure you are making the decision for yourself.
Will there be visible scars?
With a closed approach there are none. With an open approach there is a small scar under the nose that usually becomes very hard to see.
When will I see the final result?
Most swelling settles within a few weeks, but the final shape, especially at the tip, can take up to a year.
Can rhinoplasty improve my breathing?
Yes. Straightening the septum at the same time (septorhinoplasty) can help if a deviated septum blocks your breathing.
Rhinoplasty: what is the guide price?
The guide price starts from £6,500. Your final fee depends on your treatment plan and choice of hospital, and is confirmed in a written quote after consultation. Self-pay consultations cost £250.
Is it covered by insurance?
Cosmetic treatment is not usually covered by health insurance. Where there is a medical reason, it may be. Insurers will need Mr Kumar’s full name, Siva Kumar Veeramani, and GMC number 6114710.
Locations
Where to have your rhinoplasty in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Your consultation and follow-up appointments with Mr Siva Kumar are at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks, Kent, or The Ü Clinic in Oxted, Surrey. Your surgery takes place at one of his partner hospitals: The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead, West Sussex, KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, or North Downs Hospital in Caterham.
Both clinics are within easy reach of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, West Malling, Westerham, Swanley, Dartford, Gravesend, Orpington, Bromley, Redhill, Reigate, Caterham, Coulsdon, Purley and Croydon. KIMS Hospital in Maidstone is close to Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Aylesford and Ashford, and The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead is close to Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath and Edenbridge.
Rhinoplasty cost: guide prices start from £6,500. Your fee is confirmed in a written quote after your consultation. Read the full rhinoplasty cost guide.
Thinking about rhinoplasty?
Start with an unhurried consultation with Mr Siva Kumar at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks or Oxted. Self-pay consultations cost £250.