Rhinoplasty in Alicante

This is our cosmetic surgery clinic in Alicante, at number 3, Plaza del Alcalde Agatángelo Soler. Here there are no promises or figures: there is what a surgeon would explain to you in the consultation, with the medical sources in plain view.

What can a rhinoplasty correct and who can have one?

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) explains that rhinoplasty can change the profile (a hump or a depression), the width of the bridge, the tip, the nostrils and the size of the nose in relation to the face, and correct breathing problems that stem from its structure. That is why two things are always discussed in the consultation: how you want your nose to look and how you breathe.

The ASPS asks that the face has finished growing, good health, not smoking and realistic expectations, and that the decision be yours. If it is better to wait, the surgeon will tell you at the assessment.

Aesthetic, functional or both

Not all rhinoplasties pursue the same thing. Some people consult only about the shape, some only about their breathing and some about both. The distinction matters because it changes the plan: an aesthetic rhinoplasty works on the bridge, the tip and the proportions; a functional one acts on the septum, the turbinates or the nasal valve to free the passage of air; and a combined one does both.

Tell the surgeon from the first visit if you have almost constant congestion, snoring or a nostril that closes when you breathe in, even if you come for the shape: it changes the plan. And if you only want to breathe better, not every nasal obstruction means changing the look of the nose.

Rhinoplasty in Alicante: how to choose between clinics?

Anyone comparing rhinoplasty clinics in Alicante can look at five things that can be checked.

The person and the place: before you reserve a date we tell you in writing who will operate on you, with their medical registration number, and at which centre, with its registration from the Generalitat Valenciana. It is a healthcare centre, a medical clinic, not an aesthetic establishment. The specialty is confirmed in the State Register of Healthcare Professionals (Registro Estatal de Profesionales Sanitarios); registration with the medical association, in the public lookup of registered doctors offered by the Organización Médica Colegial.

The information: a good surgeon explains limits and alternatives, and not just the desired result. The follow-up: find out who will see you afterwards and where. The quote: it should be written and itemised.

The first rhinoplasty consultation in Alicante

The clinic is open Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon (10:00-20:00). To book an appointment, call +34 684 41 67 85.

The ASPS describes what is covered at this visit: what you want to achieve, both in appearance and in breathing; your illnesses, allergies and previous treatments; medication, tobacco and alcohol; and previous surgeries. The surgeon examines and measures your face, takes photographs and proposes a way forward.

Bring photographs of yourself, from the front and in profile, where your face is clearly visible. Say what bothers you about your nose and what you do not want to change. The surgeon may use digital simulations to show you a possible result, always as a reference and not as a guarantee.

Questions worth bringing written down

The ASPS suggests asking, among other things: where you will be taken when you wake up after the operation, what medication you will be given, whether there will be dressings and when they come off, whether there are stitches and when they are removed, when you can resume activity and exercise, and when the check-up is.

Add your own: who is operating on me, who will do my check-ups, which technique is proposed and why, and what we would do if the result is not as expected. Writing your questions down helps avoid next-day phone calls.

Your nose within your face: proportion before template

The ASPS defines rhinoplasty as surgery that improves facial harmony and the proportions of the nose. This means the surgeon does not look at the nose on its own: they see it in relation to the forehead, cheekbones, lips and chin.

That is why combining it with another procedure, such as a chin surgery (mentoplasty) to balance the profile, is sometimes considered. And that is why a nose you like in someone else's photo may not suit your face. Bringing images helps to understand your taste, not to copy a template.

Ultrasonic rhinoplasty: what it is

The ultrasonic (or piezoelectric) technique changes how the bone is worked: an instrument that cuts with high-frequency vibrations replaces the chisel and mallet, and the tip and the cartilage are still operated on as usual. It contributes more when what needs correcting is bone than when the problem is the tip. A 2024 meta-analysis observed somewhat less swelling and bruising during the first week; the long-term result was not studied. The approach may be closed, from inside the nose, or open, with a small incision on the columella, depending on what needs to be corrected.

The day of the operation

Rhinoplasty is performed in an operating theatre and under anaesthesia; the medical team confirms the type and whether you will stay overnight at the centre. If you go home that day, you need a trusted person to drive you, collect you and spend the first night with you, as the ASPS asks.

Before the date you may be asked for tests and to adjust your medication; you are asked not to smoke and to avoid some medicines and supplements that promote bleeding.

Rhinoplasty recovery, stage by stage

The first days

When you leave, you wear a splint on the outside and, depending on the case, packing or splints inside that support the new structure. Your face is swollen and breathing through your nose is difficult while the dressings last. This is to be expected.

The first week and the following ones

The outer splint is removed after a few days, when the surgeon says so. In the meantime, sleep on your back with your head raised, do not blow your nose hard, sneeze with your mouth open and do not touch your nose. Intense exertion and lifting heavy weights wait until your surgeon allows them.

The following months

The final contour can take up to a year to refine, says the ASPS, and during that time the swelling may come and go and be more noticeable in the morning. The final result becomes apparent as the months go by. Do not judge your nose at three weeks.

Rhinoplasty in Alicante: sun, beach and glasses

Glasses, sunglasses included, should not rest on the nose for several weeks, until your surgeon allows it; if you need them, you can use a light pair held on to the forehead.

And the sun: the ASPS advises protecting the nose from the sun for life to preserve the result. Ask the surgeon when you can go to the beach and the swimming pool, and how to protect your nose until then.

Revision rhinoplasty and rhinomodelling

Had a rhinoplasty before and are not happy with it? Revision rhinoplasty is considered once the nose has stabilised. Rhinomodelling with injectable fillers is suitable for small touch-ups, without touching the bone and without improving breathing. We have a dedicated page for each.

Rhinoplasty quote in Alicante: what it should include

We do not give a figure before examining you: it varies according to the defect to be corrected, the technique chosen and any associated procedures. What you should receive is a written, itemised document: fees, operating theatre, anaesthesia, materials, check-ups and dressings.

Ask whether the dressings in the first week are included and what happens if an additional check-up is needed.

How to get here and book an appointment for your rhinoplasty in Alicante

Address: Plaza del Alcalde Agatángelo Soler, number 3 (03015 Alicante). To book an appointment: +34 684 41 67 85. Opening hours: from 10:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday. If you are travelling from another town in the province, ask about the schedule of check-ups before deciding.

Sources for this page

ASPS, rhinoplasty: what it is, candidates, consultation, preparation, recovery and results. · Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024;13(13):3635, systematic review with meta-analysis of piezosurgery versus conventional osteotomy in rhinoplasty. · Spanish Ministry of Health, State Register of Healthcare Professionals (Registro Estatal de Profesionales Sanitarios).

*For information only; it does not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional. The results of any procedure depend on each patient and are assessed individually. Clínica EGOS.

Content reviewed by Dr. Santiago Elvira i Barberà, plastic surgeon (Medical Association member no. 49756) · October 2026