Nose London

About Nose London

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NOSE London offers specialist rhinoplasty and nasal surgery with Mr David Whitehead, a Consultant ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon at 9 Harley Street.

What makes this practice different? Mr Whitehead is one of the few UK surgeons who holds both full ENT training and a dedicated facial plastic surgery fellowship. That means whether your concern is cosmetic - a bump, asymmetry, or a tip you're unhappy with - or functional, like difficulty breathing through your nose, he treats the whole picture in one procedure.

He is Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face by the Royal College of Surgeons and trained under some of Europe's leading rhinoplasty surgeons in Manchester and Istanbul.

His approach centres on preservation rhinoplasty, a modern technique that reshapes the nose while keeping its natural framework intact. Combined with ultrasonic piezo instruments and 3D Vectra imaging, patients benefit from less bruising, faster healing, and results that look and feel natural.

Procedures include primary rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, septoplasty, turbinate surgery, sinus surgery, and ClariFix cryotherapy for chronic runny nose.

Consultations from £250. Surgery from £8,500. All major insurers accepted. Bupa Platinum Consultant.

Mr Whitehead offers the full range of cosmetic and functional nasal surgery from his Harley Street practice.

Cosmetic nose surgery: Whether you want to reduce a bump, refine your tip, straighten asymmetry, or reshape your nose after an injury, Mr Whitehead uses preservation rhinoplasty techniques that work with your nose's natural structure rather than against it. The result is a nose that looks natural and suits your face, not an obvious "done" look.

Revision rhinoplasty: If you've had a previous nose job and are unhappy with the result - whether cosmetic or functional - Mr Whitehead has specialist fellowship training in complex revision cases. He sees patients from across the UK seeking correction of breathing problems, asymmetry, collapse, or unnatural appearance following earlier surgery.

Septorhinoplasty: Many patients want both cosmetic improvement and better breathing. Septorhinoplasty combines straightening the internal septum with reshaping the external nose in a single operation. Mr Whitehead's dual ENT and facial plastic surgery background makes him uniquely placed to deliver both.

Breathing and functional nose problems: Blocked nose, deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, nasal valve collapse, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and persistent runny nose. Mr Whitehead completed an advanced rhinology fellowship in Manchester and offers the full range of functional treatments including endoscopic sinus surgery and ClariFix cryotherapy.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty: For patients wanting subtle improvements without surgery, dermal filler injections can smooth bumps, correct minor asymmetry, and refine the nasal profile with no downtime.

Every patient receives a 3D scan using Vectra imaging technology so you can see realistic simulations of your result before committing to surgery.

All major health insurers accepted including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, and Vitality.

Why choose NOSE London?

Dual-trained specialist: Mr Whitehead is both a fully trained ENT surgeon and a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon. Most rhinoplasty surgeons come from either a plastic surgery or ENT background - rarely both. This means he can address cosmetic concerns and breathing problems with equal expertise, avoiding the need for separate procedures or referrals.

Board Certified: He holds the Intercollegiate Board Certification in Cosmetic Surgery of the Face from the Royal College of Surgeons - one of the most demanding cosmetic surgery credentials in the UK, requiring peer-reviewed operative experience and formal examination.

International fellowship training: After completing higher surgical training in the NHS, Mr Whitehead undertook a rhinology fellowship in Manchester under Professor Tim Woolford, followed by a dedicated facial plastic surgery fellowship in Istanbul under Professor Özcan Çakmak, one of the world's leading rhinoplasty surgeons and a founding member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.

Modern techniques: Preservation rhinoplasty maintains the nose's natural cartilage and bone framework, producing more predictable results with less swelling and faster recovery than traditional methods. Ultrasonic piezo instruments allow precise bone reshaping without bruising the surrounding tissue.

Technology-led planning: Every surgical patient receives 3D photography using the Vectra H2 imaging system. You and Mr Whitehead review simulated outcomes together before any decision is made, so there are no surprises.

Published researcher: Over 70 academic citations across peer-reviewed journals including The Lancet, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and Clinical Otolaryngology. Active research interests in preservation rhinoplasty outcomes, AI in surgical pathology, and patient-reported outcome measures.

Transparent pricing: Consultation from £250. Primary rhinoplasty from £8,500. Septorhinoplasty from £9,000. Revision rhinoplasty from £10,000. All fees published on our website with a clear breakdown of what is and isn't included.