Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Prices and Clinics in the UAE

Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, is surgery that reshapes the nose to change its appearance, its function, or both. A surgeon may adjust the bridge, tip, nostrils or overall proportions, working through the nostrils (closed) or with a small external incision (open). It is chosen for cosmetic reasons, to help breathing, or to address structural changes after an injury. A separate, non-surgical option uses dermal filler to make temporary refinements without surgery. Outcomes and recovery vary from person to person, and the plan is set by an individual clinical assessment.

Surgical rhinoplasty is usually quoted as a total fee for the operation, which is why prices are large and vary widely between cases. The comparison above uses the total surgical fee where enough clinics are comparable; a non-surgical filler refinement is a different, lower-cost and temporary procedure listed separately. Figures are indicative and clinic-published; the final price depends on the technique, the surgeon, whether anaesthesia and the facility are included, and an individual assessment. Confirm the full quote, what it covers, and any revision policy directly with the clinic.

Different types of rhinoplasty are priced differently. A full surgical reshaping usually costs more than a tip-only refinement, and a revision procedure (a second operation to adjust an earlier result) is often more involved and priced separately. A non-surgical filler refinement is temporary and priced per session, so it should not be read as the price of surgery. Where a type’s pricing basis is known, a live figure is shown; where it is not, the type is listed for context without a number.

• Surgical rhinoplasty
• Non-surgical (filler) rhinoplasty: A temporary filler refinement, priced per session, not the price of surgery.
• Tip refinement (tipplasty)
• Revision rhinoplasty: A second procedure to adjust an earlier result; often more complex and priced separately.
• Septorhinoplasty / deviated septum: Combines breathing correction with reshaping; a functional element may be assessed differently by insurers.
• Open versus closed rhinoplasty
• Ethnic rhinoplasty
• Rhinoplasty for men

A surgical rhinoplasty is usually quoted as a single total fee for the operation, while a non-surgical (filler) refinement is often priced per session and lasts only months. The two are not comparable on price alone, because they are different procedures with different results and longevity. A surgical quote can also be structured in different ways: some clinics list the surgeon’s fee only, while others bundle anaesthesia, the facility and follow-up. Ask exactly what the total covers, whether it is a starting price, and what a revision would cost; the final figure depends on an individual assessment.

A surgical quote can be built in different ways, so compare what each price covers rather than the headline number alone. The items below are the ones that most often differ between clinics and can change the total considerably.

• Consultation and assessment, with imaging or a 3D simulation where offered
• The surgeon’s fee and who performs the surgery
• Anaesthesia and the anaesthetist’s fee
• The operating facility and an overnight stay if needed
• Follow-up appointments and splint or dressing removal
• The revision policy and what a revision would cost
• Whether VAT and any other charges are included
• Whether the figure is a starting price for one clinic

Surgeons use several approaches. Closed rhinoplasty works through the nostrils with no external scar; open rhinoplasty uses a small incision across the columella for wider access. Tip refinement adjusts the tip alone, while ultrasonic or piezo techniques reshape bone with specialised instruments. A septorhinoplasty combines cosmetic reshaping with correction of a deviated septum. The right approach depends on the individual case and the surgeon’s assessment; this page does not present any single technique as universally suitable.

The complexity of the case is usually the largest driver: a full reshaping or a revision needs more time than a tip refinement. The surgeon’s experience, whether general anaesthesia and an operating theatre are required, an overnight stay, and the clinic’s location all affect the total. A functional element, such as correcting a deviated septum, can change both the surgery and how any insurance element is handled. Because a low headline figure may exclude anaesthesia, the facility or follow-up, always ask for the full total and what it includes.

The facts below are typical and general. Individual assessment by a licensed surgeon decides what applies to you, and results vary between people.

Before surgery, the surgeon reviews your health, medication and goals, examines the nose inside and out, and may use photographs or a 3D simulation to discuss possible changes. Surgical rhinoplasty commonly takes around one to three hours, usually under general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia with sedation depending on the case. Afterwards, a splint and dressings are often worn for about a week, and bruising and swelling around the eyes are common in the first days. Many people return to light activities within one to two weeks, while strenuous exercise is usually paused for longer. Swelling settles gradually, and the final shape can take up to a year or more to appear as residual swelling resolves. A non-surgical filler refinement, by contrast, takes about 15–30 minutes with little downtime and lasts only months.

Rhinoplasty is an established surgical procedure, but like any surgery it carries risks and no result can be promised. Suitability depends on your health, the structure of your nose, your goals and a surgeon’s assessment. Possible risks include bleeding, infection, bruising, swelling, changes to breathing or sensation, an uneven or unexpected result, scarring with the open approach, and the risks of anaesthesia; some people need a revision procedure later. Results vary between individuals and take time to settle. Choose a licensed surgeon, discuss realistic outcomes, and follow the aftercare advice. Seek prompt medical attention for heavy bleeding, a high fever, severe pain, or difficulty breathing after surgery.

Look beyond the headline number. Check whether the quote is a total surgical fee or a starting price, and whether it includes anaesthesia, the facility, follow-up and a revision policy. Ask who will perform the surgery, their surgical experience with the nose, and what results are realistic for your case. The relevant facility and professional regulator depends on the clinic’s location. Where Medifinder shows a facility-licence status, it means the clinic’s licence was checked against the regulator’s available records. It is not an assessment of surgical outcomes or of who performs the procedure. Confirm the full quote and your suitability directly with the clinic before booking.

Rhinoplasty is offered across the UAE. Choose an emirate to see local clinics, local prices and neighbourhood filters. Availability and prices vary between clinics and surgeons rather than by a single rule per emirate.

• Dubai
• Abu Dhabi
• Sharjah
• Ajman
• Ras Al Khaimah
• Fujairah
• Umm Al Quwain

People comparing rhinoplasty often also consider chin or cheek work to balance the profile, and reconstructive nose surgery in specific medical cases. The links below lead to related comparisons where Medifinder has enough information for a useful page.

• chin and cheek augmentation to balance the profile
• reconstructive cleft nose surgery