Care N Tour Treatment Guide
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty reshapes nose aesthetic and functional benefits; Egypt offers expert care through Care n Tour.
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Key treatment facts
Treatment duration
1 day
Recovery timeline
7 days
Estimated cost
$300
Success rate
80%
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Treatment overview
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Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the nose to improve appearance and breathing. It is performed under general anesthesia using open or closed techniques to refine bone and cartilage. Recovery typically takes 7–10 days, with final results developing over several months. In Egypt, patients benefit from skilled surgeons, advanced facilities, and comprehensive care through Care N Tour.
Who this treatment is designed for
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Procedures within this treatment pathway
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Open Rhinoplasty
Open rhinoplasty is performed through a small trans columellar incision — placed across the narrow strip of skin between the nostrils (columella) — combined with bilateral marginal incisions inside the nostrils. This approach elevates the soft tissue envelope to provide direct, unobstructed visualization of all nasal structures: the osseocartilaginous framework, tip cartilages, and septum. Open rhinoplasty is the preferred approach for complex cases requiring significant tip work, structural grafting, revision surgery, or correction of major deformities. The trans columellar scar is virtually imperceptible once healed — typically within 6–12 months. Post-operative tip swelling resolves more slowly than with closed rhinoplasty, with final results fully apparent at 12–18 months.
Duration
2–4 hours
Recovery
7–10 days
Price
$3,000–$5,500
Success rate
95%
International price comparison
$3,000
Candidate requirements
Case suitability is confirmed during consultation so the treatment pathway aligns with the patient's goals and medical profile.
Closed (Endonasal) Rhinoplasty
Closed rhinoplasty is performed entirely through incisions placed inside the nostrils, leaving no external scars whatsoever. Surgical access is achieved through the nasal vestibule, allowing the surgeon to work on the osseocartilaginous framework with limited — but adequate — exposure for straightforward cases. Closed rhinoplasty is preferred for patients requiring isolated dorsal hump reduction, minor tip refinement, or osteotomies without complex grafting. Advantages include shorter operative time, reduced post-operative oedema, and faster recovery with earlier visible results.
Duration
1-3 hours
Recovery
7-10 Days
Price
$2,000–$3,500
Success rate
95%
International price comparison
$2,000
Candidate requirements
Case suitability is confirmed during consultation so the treatment pathway aligns with the patient's goals and medical profile.
Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty (Piezo Rhinoplasty)
Ultrasonic rhinoplasty utilizes a piezoelectric device that emits high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations to selectively cut and sculpt bone with exceptional precision. Unlike conventional osteotomes — which fracture bone via controlled impact — the piezo device cuts only mineralized hard tissue (bone), leaving adjacent soft tissue, periosteum, and mucosa entirely unharmed. This results in dramatically reduced bruising, swelling, and bleeding compared to traditional techniques, with significantly faster recovery and more predictable, smooth bony contours. Ultrasonic rhinoplasty is particularly advantageous for precise dorsal reduction, osteotomies, and rasping in patients requiring refined bony work.
Duration
2–4 hours
Recovery
5–7 days
Price
$4,000–$7,000
Success rate
95%
International price comparison
$4,000
Candidate requirements
Case suitability is confirmed during consultation so the treatment pathway aligns with the patient's goals and medical profile.
Septorhinoplasty — Combined Functional & Aesthetic
Septorhinoplasty simultaneously addresses cosmetic reshaping of the external nose and correction of internal functional pathology — most commonly a deviated nasal septum (DNS), which causes nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, and recurrent sinusitis. The septum is approached submucoperichondrially; deviated cartilaginous and bony segments are repositioned or resected while preserving the structural L-strut (dorsal and caudal septum) essential for nasal support. Inferior turbinate reduction (submucosal resection or coblation) may be performed concurrently where turbinate hypertrophy contributes to obstruction. Combining functional and aesthetic surgery in a single anaesthetic is cost-effective and minimizes overall recovery time.
Duration
2–4 hours
Recovery
7-10 days
Price
$3,500–$6,500
Success rate
95%
International price comparison
$3,500
Candidate requirements
Case suitability is confirmed during consultation so the treatment pathway aligns with the patient's goals and medical profile.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Ethnic rhinoplasty is a subspecialty that requires deep understanding of nasal anatomy as it varies across different ethnic backgrounds — Middle Eastern, African, East Asian, South Asian, and Hispanic — and the unique aesthetic ideals of each patient population. For Middle Eastern and Arab patients, common requests include dorsal hump reduction, tip refinement, and bridge narrowing while preserving ethnic identity and achieving harmony with other facial features. African rhinoplasty commonly focuses on tip projection, bridge augmentation, and alar base reduction. The goal is always to enhance — not homogenize — and to achieve a result that appears entirely natural within the patient's facial context. Care N Tour's partner surgeons have extensive experience across all major ethnic rhinoplasty profiles.
Duration
2–4 hours
Recovery
7–10 days
Price
$3,500–$6,500
Success rate
95%
International price comparison
$3,000
Candidate requirements
Case suitability is confirmed during consultation so the treatment pathway aligns with the patient's goals and medical profile.
Revision Rhinoplasty (Secondary Rhinoplasty)
Revision rhinoplasty is among the most technically demanding procedures in facial plastic surgery, requiring correction of unsatisfactory results from a prior rhinoplasty — whether performed elsewhere or at a Care n Tour partner clinic. Challenges include distorted anatomy, scar tissue, weakened or over-resected cartilage, and unpredictable tissue behavior. Revision surgery frequently requires cartilage grafting — from the nasal septum, auricular (ear) cartilage, or costal (rib) cartilage — to restore structural support and achieve the desired aesthetic. A minimum interval of 12–18 months from the primary rhinoplasty is recommended before revision surgery is undertaken, to allow complete tissue maturation and resolution of post-operative swelling.
Duration
2.5–5 hours
Recovery
7–14 days
Price
$4,000–$7,000
Success rate
95%
International price comparison
$4,000
Candidate requirements
Case suitability is confirmed during consultation so the treatment pathway aligns with the patient's goals and medical profile.
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
Non-surgical rhinoplasty uses precisely placed hyaluronic acid dermal filler injections to camouflage minor imperfections — such as a small dorsal hump, a drooping nasal tip, or minor asymmetries — without any incisions or anaesthesia. Results are immediate, with no downtime, and are fully reversible using hyaluronidase enzyme if the patient wishes to return to baseline. This technique is appropriate only for selected aesthetic concerns and cannot reduce nasal size or correct functional pathology. It is an excellent option for patients wishing to preview the aesthetic direction of a potential surgical result, or for those not yet ready for surgery. Results typically last 9–18 months.
Duration
15–45 minutes
Recovery
3–7 days
Price
$300–$600
Success rate
95%
International price comparison
$300
Candidate requirements
Case suitability is confirmed during consultation so the treatment pathway aligns with the patient's goals and medical profile.
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