Rhinoplasty · Zagreb

When the nose must both look right and work.

The same surgeon assesses and treats the aesthetic correction, breathing and inner anatomy of the nose.

prim. Marcel Marjanović Kavanagh Specialist in otorhinolaryngology and subspecialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.

prim. Marcel Marjanović Kavanagh
  • More than 5000 nasal and sinus operations
  • KBC Zagreb ENT clinic
  • Private consultations in Zagreb

The plan is not made from a photograph.

The nose is both part of the face and an airway. The examination therefore starts with anatomy, function and conversation; only then does a surgical plan follow.

Rhinoplasty in Zagreb is not separated from the examination of breathing. The same person looks at the bridge, the tip and the septum because shape and ventilation share the same nose.

The examination shows the skin, cartilage, septum and what you expect from the procedure. Only then does a plan follow — not from someone else’s photograph or a filter.

Shape and function of the nose are planned together.

A result that belongs to the face.

The aim is not a recognisable “operated nose”, but a more balanced nose that still looks like yours. The gallery shows real outcomes, not a filter.

After rhinoplasty Before rhinoplasty
Before After

Profile · Primary rhinoplasty

Correction of the dorsum and tip while keeping the natural proportions of the face.

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Concern
A profile that disturbed the balance of forehead, nose and chin.
Plan
Correction of the dorsal line to the face, not to a template.
Timing
Photographs after early swelling has settled.
After rhinoplasty Before rhinoplasty
Before After

Frontal · Primary rhinoplasty

Balancing width and symmetry in the frontal view.

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Concern
Width and symmetry that read straight on, not only from the side.
Plan
Balancing the vault and tip in the frontal view.
Timing
Photographs after early swelling has settled.
After rhinoplasty Before rhinoplasty
Before After

Profile · Primary rhinoplasty

Dorsal correction while keeping natural proportions.

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Concern
A profile that disturbed the balance of the face.
Plan
Dorsal correction while keeping natural proportions.
Timing
Photographs after early swelling has settled.

ENT specialist Nasal surgeon

One surgeon for shape, breathing and complex nasal anatomy.

Prim. Marcel Marjanović Kavanagh is a specialist in otorhinolaryngology and a subspecialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. In daily work he connects aesthetic nasal surgery with functional surgery, rhinology and skull-base surgery.

  • More than 5000 nasal and sinus operations
  • Primary, functional and revision rhinoplasty
  • Further training at UPMC Pittsburgh and Guy’s Hospital London

From the first examination to the final result.

  1. 01

    Examination and discussion

    Analysis of appearance, breathing and your expectations in Zagreb.

  2. 02

    Individual plan

    A clear agreement on changes that are feasible and sensible, with a cost outline for that plan.

  3. 03

    Surgery and early recovery

    The procedure, splinting and the first postoperative reviews.

  4. 04

    Reviews and the final result

    Follow-up of healing over the following months, especially at the tip.

A clear fee after the examination.

The extent of surgery, previous operations and any need for reconstruction determine the final fee. After the examination you receive a clear plan and a complete cost outline.

Consultation

110 EUR

Includes the discussion, nasal examination and a plan for next steps.

Before you decide.

Will the nose look operated on?

The aim is a nose that sits in the face, not a nose that announces the procedure. The plan is drawn from your forehead, lip and chin, not from a filter or someone else's photograph. At the examination the surgeon says what is feasible on your anatomy.

Can breathing be improved at the same time?

It can, when the cause is in the structure of the nose — the septum, the valves, a narrow inlet or the turbinates. Function and appearance are then planned in the same procedure. If the blockage is from the lining or the sinuses, rhinoplasty alone does not resolve it.

How long does recovery take?

The splint usually stays for 7 to 12 days. Desk work often resumes after the splint is removed. Most swelling settles over the first three months; the final shape comes by a year, especially at the tip.

When is the final result visible?

The final shape comes over months, often up to a year, especially at the tip. Judging the final result is not the work of the first month.

When can I return to work?

Desk work often resumes after the splint is removed, if the job does not require strain or impact. Physical work, the gym and contact wait longer.

What does the consultation involve?

The examination lasts about 45 minutes: discussion, external analysis, endoscopy, photographs in standard views, sometimes a CT scan. At the end you know whether the procedure is for you and what the cost outline is for that plan.

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The first step is a proper examination.

Write what you would like to discuss. We will contact you to arrange an examination in Zagreb.

+385 97 6 111 111 WhatsApp kontakt@rinoplastika.info Zagreb

This website is for information only and does not replace a medical examination, diagnosis or advice. Any decision about surgery is made after an in-person assessment and a discussion of expected outcomes, possible complications and alternatives. In an emergency, contact emergency medical services or call 194 or 112.