| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septoplasty (correction of the nasal septum) | from USD 393 | from USD 2,500 | from USD 2,800 |
| Septorhinoplasty (combined operation) | from USD 1,263 | from USD 4,800 | from USD 5,200 |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
Septorhinoplasty is considered when purely aesthetic or purely functional correction is not enough. A deviated septum narrows the nasal passage and keeps the nose blocked for years, and a deformed bridge or tip is often linked to the same old injury. At the consultation the surgeon assesses both components, by examination and CT scan, and plans the extent of surgery around your particular anatomy.
The operation uses endoscopic technique, which improves precision and reduces tissue trauma. The surgeon works on both the framework of the nose (cartilage and bone) and its soft tissue envelope, taking into account your anatomy and aesthetic wishes. It is this approach that gives a natural result without excessive change.
Recovery usually takes 2–3 weeks, during which the swelling and bruising subside. The final result is assessed after 3–6 months. A correctly performed operation improves nasal breathing, has a beneficial effect on the function of the paranasal sinuses and markedly increases patients' satisfaction with how they feel and look.
MediUkraine helps you find an experienced surgeon and a specialist clinic and coordinates every stage of treatment in Ukraine.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
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Open septorhinoplasty is the classic approach, in which the surgeon makes an incision under the nose (columellar incision) and gains direct access to the bony and cartilaginous structures. This makes it possible to correct the septal deviation comprehensively, remove bony spurs and change the external shape of the nose at the same time. The open approach gives a wide view of the surgical field, so it is chosen for significant deformities or extensive changes to the nasal anatomy.
The closed technique involves incisions inside the nasal cavity, with no external scars. It works well for septal defects and moderate changes to the external contour of the nose, shortens recovery and reduces the risk of scarring. An endoscope, where used, allows the surgeon to work more precisely in a confined space.
The method is chosen according to the degree of deformity, the nature of the breathing problems and your aesthetic goals. MediUkraine helps you find ENT specialists and plastic surgeons in Ukraine who perform both types of surgery with specialist equipment.
Returning to your usual activities usually takes 2–3 weeks. In the first days patients have swelling and visible bruising on the face, which gradually subside. During this period you are advised to avoid physical exertion, bending your head forward and any head-down position.
Nasal breathing partly recovers within 1–2 weeks, but full stabilisation of breathing and the final shaping of the bony and cartilaginous structures take 3–6 months. Throughout this time it is important to protect your nose from injury and avoid contact sports and heavy physical work. The doctor prescribes products for rinsing the nasal cavity and preventing scarring.
MediUkraine connects patients with certified clinics in Ukraine that have well-organised post-operative care. The specialists explain how to care for the operated area, when to come for follow-up visits and which restrictions on physical activity to observe.
The operation is performed under general anaesthesia. It is designed for patients who have both impaired nasal breathing and dissatisfaction with the shape of their nose: both problems are solved in one operation, so you go through only one recovery period.
The surgeon reaches the septum through internal incisions or through a small incision under the nose. Deviated sections of cartilage and bone are removed or repositioned to restore the patency of the nasal passages. At the same time the bridge, tip or alae of the nose are corrected, depending on your anatomy and wishes.
MediUkraine helps you find plastic surgeons and ENT specialists who operate at certified clinics in Ukraine, and takes care of advice and coordination of the treatment stages.
The price of septorhinoplasty in Ukraine is formed differently from Western Europe or North America. The combined procedure, which corrects the septum and the external shape of the nose at the same time, costs 40–60% less here, with a comparable level of surgeon training.
The difference is explained by clinics' operating costs, medical staff pay and overheads, not by a simplified protocol. So the lower bill here is a matter of economics, not the standard of care.
Through the MediUkraine platform you get direct access to verified clinics without intermediary mark-ups. This further reduces the final cost and makes every stage of treatment planning transparent, from the surgeon's consultation to post-operative support. You can compare several offers and see the total amount before you arrive at the clinic.
The safety of the procedure at Ukrainian clinics rests on following international protocols for anaesthesia and surgical technique. The operation is carried out in an operating theatre with full monitoring of your vital signs. The surgeons are certified in otolaryngology and plastic surgery, which confirms their level of professional training for working with the complex anatomy of the nose.
The clinics MediUkraine works with have diagnostic equipment, including CT and endoscopy towers, which makes detailed surgical planning possible. The operating theatres have ventilation and sterilisation systems that comply with international standards.
The recovery period is supervised by your attending doctor, with a physiotherapist involved if needed. You receive detailed instructions on aftercare and medication for the post-operative period. MediUkraine coordinates communication between you and the clinic at every stage, from the initial consultation to follow-up visits.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
Septorhinoplasty is an operation that combines straightening a deviated nasal septum (septoplasty) with correcting the external shape of the nose (rhinoplasty). It improves nasal breathing, reduces snoring, headaches and frequent sinusitis, and at the same time restores harmonious facial proportions.
In Ukraine this operation costs noticeably less than in European countries and is performed to international standards. The price depends on the complexity of the case, the type of anaesthesia, the level of the clinic and the surgeon's experience. On average the full procedure costs from USD 1,263.
It is worth seeing a specialist if you have chronic nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, snoring, frequent ear infections or sinusitis, the after-effects of a nose injury, or you are unhappy with the shape of your nose. At the consultation the degree of septal deviation will be assessed and a treatment method chosen.
Before the operation you have consultations with the surgeon and the anaesthetist, a CT scan, blood tests and an ECG. A few days before surgery you should stop smoking and drinking alcohol. Blood-thinning medicines are stopped according to a regimen set by the doctor who prescribed them together with the anaesthetist. On the day of surgery you must not eat or drink.
No. Planned procedures that require anaesthesia are not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The operation is planned after breastfeeding has ended and the body has recovered.
The main indications are a deviated nasal septum, chronic nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, aesthetic defects after an injury or unsuccessful surgery, asymmetry of the nose, and snoring.
Septorhinoplasty addresses both a functional and an aesthetic problem, but it is not treatment of a disease; it is correction of anatomical defects. The surgeon straightens the deviated septum, which is often what makes breathing difficult, and at the same time reshapes the external nose. The result depends on the doctor's skill, the quality of the initial diagnosis and how your tissues heal. That is why at the consultation the surgeon outlines realistic limits of change rather than promising a specific look for your nose in advance.
Breathing usually improves noticeably within a few weeks of surgery, and the aesthetic result takes its final shape over 6–12 months as the swelling subsides. So it is more accurate to speak not of a ‘cure’ but of reaching the goal: free nasal breathing and a nose shape you are happy with. MediUkraine will help you find an ENT specialist or plastic surgeon who will hold a consultation and assess the prospects in your particular case.
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