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Amir Sadri BSc FRCS(Plast) | Nose and Face Surgeon in London

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Rhinoplasty • Revision Rhinoplasty • Facial Surgery
Plastic Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital
London & Hampshire
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Nose Surgery Timeline: What to Expect Planning a rhinoplasty or septorhinoplasty involves understanding every phase of the process, from the operating theatre to long-term healing. ‌ Here is a clear breakdown of the typical timeline for nose surgery: ‌ - Length of Surgery: 2–3 Hours ‌ - Hospital Stay: Day case (return home the same day) ‌ - Anaesthetic: General anaesthetic ‌ - Time Off Work: 1–2 weeks to rest while initial bruising and swelling resolve ‌ - Time Off Exercise: 6 weeks to protect nasal structures and avoid blood pressure spikes ‌ - Post-Op Care: Nasal taping for 6 weeks to support delicate tissue shaping and manage swelling ‌ - Time to Fully Settle: 18 months for structural tissues to completely mature and final definition to emerge ‌ While major improvements are visible early on, nasal refinement takes time as subtle swelling gradually clears over the months following surgery. Have questions about your surgical recovery plan? Leave a comment below or send a DM to book your assessment. 📥 ‌ 📍 Consultations:London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital ‌ 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com \#DrAmirSadri #RhinoplastyTimeline #NoseSurgery #RhinoplastyLondon #Septorhinoplasty ClosedRhinoplasty PreservationRhinoplasty FacialPlasticSurgeon LondonSurgeon PlasticSurgeryLondon PostOpCare taken in London, United Kingdom by @dramirsadri
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Meet your surgeon 🤝 Amir is a Plastic Surgeon based in London, with a particular interest in rhinoplasty and facial aesthetic surgery. Amir is widely published with over 40 peer-reviewed papers on an extensive range of plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. He has presented work internationally in Europe and the USA. To learn more, visit amirsadri.com #dramirsadri #rhinoplasty #nosejob #rhinoplastylondon #nosejoblondon #nosesurgeon #plasticsurgeon #facelift #blepharoplasty #dermalfillers #London #uk taken in London, United Kingdom by @dramirsadri
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3 years ago
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The exact timeline of rhinoplasty recovery explained. 🗓️🩺 Navigating the first week after rhinoplasty can feel daunting, but knowing what to expect makes all the difference. While you will be able to return home on the day of your surgery, managing the initial recovery requires careful adherence to post-operative guidelines. Week 1 Recovery Guidelines: * Daily Care & Hygiene: You can shower and brush your teeth as normal, but you must keep your nose dry. * Nasal Flushing: Clean the inside of your nose with a saline nasal douche to help keep blood and mucus clear. * Medication: Apply the provided antibiotic ointment to internal incisions and take prescribed tablet antibiotics. * Activity Restrictions: Gentle outdoor strolls are fine after two to three days, but avoid strenuous activity and heavy exercise for six weeks. * Managing Discomfort: While not painful, you will feel pressure in your nose; sitting upright, consuming ice-cold drinks, and paracetamol or ibuprofen can help manage symptoms. * Cast Removal: Return to the clinic after about a week for nurse-led cast and internal splint removal, plus guidance on taping your nose for the subsequent six weeks to reduce swelling. Planning your rhinoplasty journey and want to know more about the recovery process? Send a direct message to book a consultation in London. 📥 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com #DrAmirSadri #RhinoplastyRecovery #RhinoplastyLondon #FacialPlasticSurgeon #HarleyStreet PlasticSurgeryUK PostOpCare SurgicalExcellence NaturalResults LondonSurgeon by @dramirsadri
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14 hours ago
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Buccal fat removal is ageing an entire generation prematurely. In 10 years, these same patients will be paying to put that volume back. The trend of aggressively carving out the mid-face to chase hollowed cheeks and exaggerated cheekbones is one of the most short-sighted procedures in modern cosmetic surgery. While a snatched, ultra-sculpted mid-face might look striking under studio lighting in your twenties, natural facial ageing relies heavily on deep structural fat. Here is why removing buccal fat pads routinely is a long-term mistake: * Irreversible Volume Loss: Facial ageing is defined by the gradual loss and descent of fat pads. Excising buccal fat permanently removes crucial mid-face support that cannot simply be re-inserted later. * The “Gaunt” Trap: As skin elasticity naturally decreases in your thirties and forties, the absence of this deeper fat pad causes the mid-face to collapse inward, creating a hollow, emaciated, and prematurely aged appearance. * Complex Correction Later: Restoring lost volume to an over-resected mid-face requires complex structural fat grafting or fillers—solutions that rarely match the smooth, natural contour of the original tissue. Preserving structural fat is essential for long-term youthfulness. A surgeon’s role is not just to deliver a temporary trend today, but to protect how your face will age twenty years from now. Thinking about facial contouring and want to explore safe, anatomically sound options? Leave a comment below or send a direct message to book a consultation in London. 📥 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com #DrAmirSadri #BuccalFatRemoval #FacialAgeing #FacialPlasticSurgeon #NaturalResults PlasticSurgeryUK HarleyStreet FacialStructure LondonSurgeon EthicalSurgery by @dramirsadri
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3 days ago
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People think surgeons just drive fast cars—here’s the reality of what it actually takes.🏎️🩺  Becoming a consultant plastic surgeon takes over two decades of intense training, sacrifice, and non-stop dedication. Beyond the technical expertise, the psychological and personal demands of the profession are far heavier than most realise.  The Unseen Side of Surgical Practice: 20 Years of Preparation: Reaching the level of a consultant requires tens of thousands of hours in study, surgical practice, and clinical training.  Relentless Schedule: Early 5:30 AM starts, late nights, and constantly sacrificing personal time to prepare for complex cases.  The Weight of Perfection: When you truly care about your craft, every case matters. Surgeons carry the anxiety, mental load, and emotional weight of patient outcomes home with them every single day.  True surgical excellence isn’t just a career—it’s a lifelong commitment to your patients. Curious about the surgical journey or want to discuss your own options? Send a direct message to book a consultation in London. 📥 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com #DrAmirSadri #PlasticSurgeonLife #SurgeonPerspective #HarleyStreet #FacialPlasticSurgeon PlasticSurgeryUK SurgicalExcellence BehindTheScenes LondonSurgeon by @dramirsadri
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4 days ago
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Before booking surgery, ask yourself: Can I actually afford the downtime? ‌ When planning a cosmetic or reconstructive procedure, the financial investment is often the first thing patients consider. However, the operational and personal cost of recovery time is just as crucial. ‌ Taking shortcut steps with post-operative rest or rushing back to work too soon can directly impact your body’s ability to heal and compromise your surgical results. ‌ What Downtime Actually Demands: ‌ - Workplace Absence: Most patients need 1 to 2 weeks off work to allow for initial rest, healing, and for swelling or bruising to settle. ‌ - Physical Restrictions: Strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and demanding physical exertion must be avoided for several weeks to prevent increased blood pressure and swelling. ‌ - Social & Emotional Grace Period: Living with initial tapes, splints, and early post-op swelling requires patience as your new facial structure gradually settles. ‌ Planning for adequate recovery time is not an afterthought—it is a mandatory part of a safe, successful outcome. ‌ Planning a procedure and want clear guidance on post-operative timelines? Read our comprehensive recovery guides on the blog or send a direct message to book a consultation in London. 📥 ‌ 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital ‌ 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com ‌ \#DrAmirSadri #SurgicalRecovery #RhinoplastyLondon #FacialPlasticSurgeon #HarleyStreet PlasticSurgeryUK PatientSafety RecoveryTimeline LondonSurgeon SurgicalExcellence taken in London, United Kingdom by @dramirsadri
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4 days ago
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Patients spend thousands on eye creams for hooded lids. But creams can’t lift lax muscle or reposition displaced fat pads—only a 45-minute upper blepharoplasty can actually reset that crease. Skincare plays a vital role in surface hydration and skin texture, but no eye cream or topical serum can alter structural anatomy. When upper eyelids drop, hood, or lose their crease, the underlying cause is a combination of skin laxity, stretched orbicularis muscle, and displaced orbital fat. Skincare simply cannot penetrate or re-anchor these deeper tissues. Why Upper Blepharoplasty Works Where Creams Cannot: * Targeted Tissue Resection: Excess, overhanging skin is precisely measured and excised to remove the physical hooding weighing down the lid. * Deep Structural Correction: Stretched underlying muscle is tightened, and herniated fat pads are meticulously repositioned or removed. * Crease Reset: The natural upper eyelid crease is surgically re-anchored, opening the eye area and eliminating that heavy, exhausted sensation. * Precision & Permanence: Performed in around 45 minutes under local anaesthetic or twilight sedation, delivering a crisp, rested contour that lasts for years. Skincare treats the surface; surgery treats the structure. Are heavy upper eyelids affecting your vision or making you look constantly fatigued? Drop a comment below or send a direct message to book an eyelid consultation in London. 📥 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com #DrAmirSadri #UpperBlepharoplasty #BlepharoplastyLondon #EyelidSurgery #EyeRejuvenation HarleyStreet FacialPlasticSurgeon NaturalResults PlasticSurgeryUK LondonSurgeon taken in London, United Kingdom by @dramirsadri
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5 days ago
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Not everyone is a suitable candidate for a nose job. 👃🏼 Focus and suitability for surgery extend far beyond physical anatomy.  A thorough consultation isn’t just about examining cartilage, skin thickness, or airway function; it’s about understanding the whole patient. Assessing candidacies relies on key pillars:  Anatomical Feasibility: Identifying whether a genuine physical concern exists that surgery can safely and effectively resolve.  Psychological Readiness: Ensuring you are in the right emotional frame of mind to navigate the process. Altering facial features can have a profound psychological impact, requiring resilience as your new appearance settles over time.  Aligned Expectations: Confirming that your surgical goals are realistic, grounded in human anatomy, and prioritized around functional and aesthetic balance.  Saying “no” when surgery isn’t in a patient’s best interest is a crucial aspect of ethical care.  Considering rhinoplasty and want an honest, comprehensive evaluation? Send a direct message to book a consultation in London. 📥 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com #DrAmirSadri #RhinoplastyLondon #PlasticSurgeryUK #EthicalSurgery #RhinoplastyConsultation FacialPlasticSurgeon HarleyStreet PatientSafety NaturalResults LondonSurgeon taken in London, United Kingdom by @dramirsadri
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7 days ago
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Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty is NOT inherently better. There is significant marketing surrounding “ultrasonic rhinoplasty” as a magic solution, but technology is only ever as effective as the hands operating it. Understanding the Piezotome: Ultrasonic rhinoplasty utilises a specialised surgical instrument called a Piezotome, which emits high-frequency ultrasonic waves to precisely cut or reshape nasal bones without damaging adjacent soft tissues. Tools vs. Surgical Expertise: * Refined Precision: The Piezotome can certainly deliver accurate, delicate, and highly controlled cuts to the nasal bones. * The Artist, Not the Brush: A high-tech instrument does not dictate the final aesthetic or functional outcome. Structural symmetry, cartilage preservation, and maintaining a clear airway depend entirely on the skill, judgment, and surgical expertise of the practitioner using it. * Marketing vs. Reality: Advanced tools support an operation, but they never replace sub-specialist surgical planning and anatomical understanding. Considering rhinoplasty and wondering which technique is right for your unique anatomy? Send a direct message to schedule a consultation in London. 📥 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com #DrAmirSadri #UltrasonicRhinoplasty #RhinoplastyLondon #Piezotome #SurgicalPrecision FacialPlasticSurgeon HarleyStreet PlasticSurgeryUK EthicalSurgery LondonSurgeon by @dramirsadri
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8 days ago
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A facelift should never change how you look—it should change how rested you look. ‌ When people express fear about facelift surgery, they are almost always thinking of the over-tightened, “windtunnelled” results of decades past. But modern facial rejuvenation shouldn’t alter your unique identity or freeze your natural expressions. ‌ The key to a truly undetectable result lies in the technique: ‌ - Targeting Deep Structure, Not Skin: Older techniques relied on pulling the skin tight across the face. Today’s deep plane and SMAS techniques reposition the underlying muscle and structural fat pads back to their natural, youthful position. ‌ - Tension-Free Skin Closure: Because the structural lifting is done deep beneath the surface, the skin is simply draped back over the new contour without any pulling or tension, preventing wide or visible scars. ‌ - Preserving Facial Character: The goal is never to flatten or distort your natural features, but to restore a crisp jawline, smooth the neck, and soften deep folds. ‌ A successful facelift leaves friends noticing that you look refreshed, well-rested, and healthy—without ever suspecting you’ve had surgery. ‌ Curious about how modern deep plane lifting techniques can achieve natural, subtle facial rejuvenation? Leave a comment below or send a direct message to book a consultation in London. 📥 ‌ 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital ‌ 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com ‌ \#DrAmirSadri #FaceliftLondon #DeepPlaneFacelift #FacialRejuvenation #NaturalResults PlasticSurgeryUK HarleyStreet FacialPlasticSurgeon SubtleEnhancement LondonSurgeon by @dramirsadri
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9 days ago
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Rhinoplasty is a journey, not a quick fix. Here’s the exact timeline of recovery. Patience is just as critical to a successful rhinoplasty result as surgical precision. Healing living nasal tissue takes time, and expecting instant perfection can lead to unnecessary anxiety. The True Rhinoplasty Recovery Timeline: * 2 Weeks: Most surgical incisions have healed, but the underlying structure remains significantly swollen. * 6 Weeks: Around 50% of the initial swelling has resolved. The nose is usually looking presentable for key life events like weddings or graduations, though refineability is still developing. * 1 Year: Approximately 95% of the swelling has subsided, revealing the clear structural definition and refined shape. * 18 Months to 2 Years: Complete resolution of all subtle, residual swelling—particularly around the nasal tip—takes up to two full years to fully settle. Trusting the healing process and following structured post-operative care is key to protecting your final aesthetic and functional outcome. Are you considering rhinoplasty and want to discuss what recovery would look like for your specific anatomy? Send a direct message to book a consultation in London. 📥 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com #DrAmirSadri #RhinoplastyRecovery #RhinoplastyLondon #FacialPlasticSurgeon #PreservationRhinoplasty HarleyStreet PlasticSurgeryUK SurgicalExcellence NaturalResults LondonSurgeon by @dramirsadri
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10 days ago
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Trust works both ways when it comes to plastic surgery. A successful surgical journey is never a one-sided transaction. It relies entirely on a shared, transparent partnership built before you ever step into the operating theatre. From the patient’s perspective: You need absolute confidence that your surgeon understands your aesthetic goals, offers the safest anatomical approach, and will provide dedicated, long-term aftercare throughout your recovery. From the surgeon’s perspective: We rely on your complete honesty regarding your medical history, previous procedures, and expectations. Equally, taking the time to thoroughly review all pre-operative guidance, realistic risks, and potential outcomes ensures we are completely aligned every step of the way. When open communication exists on both sides of the desk, patient safety, surgical precision, and optimal outcomes follow. How do you prepare for your medical consultations? Drop a comment below or send a direct message to schedule a consultation in London. 📥 📍 Consultations: London | Harley Street & Great Ormond Street Hospital 🔗 Website: www.amirsadri.com #DrAmirSadri #PatientTrust #PlasticSurgeryLondon #FacialPlasticSurgeon #EthicalSurgery HarleyStreet SurgicalExcellence PatientSafety LondonSurgeon PlasticSurgeryUK by @dramirsadri
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11 days ago
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