Rhinoplasty requests fall into several categories: correcting the nasal bridge (a dorsal hump, a saddle-nose deformity), reshaping the tip, narrowing the nostrils, correcting asymmetry after an injury, and functional rhinoplasty — restoring nasal breathing when the septum is deviated. These goals are often addressed within a single operation.
A separate focus in Dr. Maier's practice is revision rhinoplasty — correcting the result of a previous operation performed by another surgeon. This is technically more demanding work: the tissue has already been altered, the scar structure is different, and it takes more experience to predict how the nose will behave after a repeat procedure. These are the cases colleagues most often refer to Dr. Maier.
At the consultation the doctor models the expected result from your photos and explains what's realistic and what isn't — taking into account skin thickness and the structure of your cartilage and bone. This matters: rhinoplasty depends heavily on individual anatomy, and what worked for another patient won't necessarily give you the same result.
The surgery is performed through a closed or open approach depending on the scope of correction, at Gargash Hospital, under general anaesthesia. A splint or cast is worn on the nose for 7–10 days; the final result forms gradually — most of the swelling subsides within a month, while subtle changes in shape settle over up to 9–12 months. The doctor always explains this in advance, so expectations stay realistic.
The price is quoted at the consultation once the scope of work is clear — it differs between a primary tip correction and a complex revision operation with septal reconstruction. The doctor names the exact figure right away, no “come in and we'll see”.
