Harmonise your facial features and improve structural function with a meticulously customised rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is a sophisticated procedure designed to enhance facial harmony and the proportions of the nose. It can be performed for aesthetic reasons, such as reducing a dorsal hump, refining a bulbous tip, or straightening a deviation, as well as for functional reasons to correct a deviated septum and restore optimal nasal breathing.
Dr. Gus Hoogendyk approaches rhinoplasty with an architectural mindset, favouring modern structural and preservation rhinoplasty techniques. This ensures that the delicate nasal cartilage and bone are reshaped with precision without compromising the structural integrity of the airway. His objective is to create a nose that appears perfectly balanced with your unique facial features.
“A beautiful nose does not draw attention to itself, but rather elevates the eyes and overall harmony of the face.”
Brings the size and width of the nose into aesthetically pleasing alignment with other facial features.
Smooths out visible dorsal humps or depressions on the bridge for a sleeker side profile.
Corrects internal deviations and structural abnormalities to significantly enhance breathing airway flow.
Refines and elevates droopy, bulbous, or asymmetrical nasal tips to create elegant definition.
Modern grafting techniques ensure the newly shaped nose remains structurally sound for a lifetime.
Results are highly customised so that the nose fits your specific face, ethnicity, and gender beautifully.
Each stage is designed around your comfort, safety, and outcome. Dr. Gus walks every patient through this process in detail during your fully private consultation.
A meticulous analysis of your facial proportions, internal airway, and a review of digital imaging.
The surgical plan is finalised, and general anaesthesia is administered to ensure a completely painless procedure
Using open or closed techniques, the nasal skin is gently lifted to allow precise sculpting and grafting.
Fine sutures are placed, and an external splint or cast is applied to protect the delicate new structure.
The splint is removed after one week. Micro-swelling of the nasal tip refines gradually over 12-18 months.
Rhinoplasty recovery is generally not painful, though patients will experience congestion and visible swelling.
Expect nasal congestion (similar to a severe cold) and mild swelling or bruising around the eyes.
The external cast and stitches are removed. Most bruising begins to fade, and you may cautiously return to public spaces.
Approximately 70-80% of visible swelling subsides. Resume most normal daily routines and light exercise.
The remaining subtle swelling, especially in the nasal tip, slowly resolves over 12 to 18 months.
The best candidates are physically healthy individuals looking for aesthetic or functional improvement of their nose.
You may be a candidate if you:
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
A primary rhinoplasty typically takes 2 to 3 hours, whereas complex cases may require more time.
Performed under general anaesthesia to ensure the airway is protected and the patient is perfectly still.
Incisions are internal (closed) or involve a tiny incision across the columella (open) that heals virtually imperceptible
Desk work resumes after 1 week. Strenuous exercise and contact sports must be avoided for 4-6 weeks.
The structural changes are permanent, though the nose will age naturally with the rest of your face.
A private, no-obligation consultation with Dr. Gus is the first step. Come with questions, leave with clarity. We keep availability limited to ensure every patient receives undivided attention.
