Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery in Winchester

Mr Tim Biggs

Sinus surgery and ENT assessment in Winchester

Mr Tim Biggs holds consultant rhinology and ENT clinics at two private hospital sites accessible to Winchester patients: Medicana Hospital on Chilcomb Lane, Winchester, and Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital on Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, directly off Junction 12 of the M3 between Winchester and Southampton.

Medicana Winchester is a registered private hospital with its own surgical theatres, consultation suites, and inpatient and day-case facilities, operating to the highest standards of private healthcare. Nuffield Health Wessex is a larger private hospital with four theatres, a high dependency unit, and established consultant services across multiple specialties. Mr Biggs holds a Tuesday evening clinic at Nuffield Wessex, offering accessible out-of-hours appointments for patients in and around Winchester and Chandlers Ford.

As a specialist rhinologist, Mr Biggs manages the full spectrum of conditions of the nose and sinuses at both sites: from common problems such as nasal obstruction, rhinitis, and post-nasal drip, through to complex sinus disease requiring functional endoscopic sinus surgery. He has particular expertise in conditions that have not responded to standard GP-prescribed treatments, and in patients who have already had previous nasal or sinus surgery and require revision or further specialist input.

 

Services available at Medicana Winchester and Nuffield Health Wessex

The following conditions and procedures are available across Mr Biggs's Winchester-area clinics. Surgical procedures are performed at Medicana Winchester. Consultations, assessments, and follow-ups are available at both Medicana Winchester and Nuffield Health Wessex, Chandlers Ford:

 

Sinus surgery (FESS)

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is the gold standard treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyp disease that has failed medical management. Surgery is performed endoscopically, without external incisions, as a day case under general anaesthesia. Mr Biggs has published research on FESS technique and has performed this surgery as a consultant at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, giving him a very high operative volume relative to most private-only surgeons. Minor, intermediate, and complex FESS are all available.

 

Septoplasty and turbinate reduction

Nasal obstruction caused by a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, or nasal valve problems is among the most common conditions treated. Septoplasty and turbinate reduction are performed as day cases and can be combined where appropriate. These procedures are available on insurance at Medicana, and self-pay prices are competitive with other Winchester providers.

 

ClariFix cryotherapy for rhinitis

ClariFix is a minimally invasive endoscopic treatment for chronic rhinitis that uses cryotherapy to disrupt the parasympathetic nerve supply responsible for excessive nasal secretion and congestion. It is a single procedure performed under local or general anaesthesia as a day case. It is suitable for patients with perennial rhinitis that has not responded adequately to steroid sprays, antihistamines, or allergy management. Mr Biggs is an experienced ClariFix operator and offers this at Medicana Winchester under both GA and LA.

 

Posterior nasal neurectomy (PNN)

Posterior nasal neurectomy is a surgical option for patients with intractable post-nasal drip or severe rhinitis who have not responded to ClariFix or medical management. The parasympathetic nerve supply to the posterior nasal mucosa is surgically divided endoscopically, producing a durable reduction in secretions. Mr Biggs is one of a small number of surgeons in the South of England who performs this procedure regularly, and who uses a biodesign graft to reduce the risk of symptom recurrence.

 

Nasal polyps

Nasal polyps associated with chronic sinusitis are treated both surgically and medically at Medicana. Following NICE approval for dupilumab in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP), patients requiring biologic therapy can be assessed and their treatment coordinated through Mr Biggs's NHS clinic at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. He has direct experience of applications for eligible patients.

 

General ENT

Mr Biggs also sees patients with a broad range of ENT conditions at Medicana Winchester including ear problems, throat concerns, and head and neck conditions. Colleagues at Hampshire ENT Clinics - Matthew Ward, Steve Hayes, Eleanor Sproson, Robert Chessman, and Hani Nasef - cover complementary ENT subspecialties across the Winchester and Hampshire network.

 

Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital

ENT and rhinology near Winchester

Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital sits on Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DW, directly off Junction 12 of the M3 - midway between Winchester and Southampton. For Winchester patients, it is a convenient alternative to Medicana for consultations, particularly for those who prefer an evening appointment or who work in the Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, or M3 corridor area.

Mr Biggs holds a Tuesday evening clinic at Nuffield Wessex, which is bookable directly through the Nuffield Health website or by contacting the hospital. The hospital itself is a modern, well-resourced private facility with diagnostic imaging, pathology services, and a broad clinical team, making it straightforward to arrange any investigations needed during or following a rhinology consultation.

Patients seen at Nuffield Wessex for ENT or rhinology assessments who subsequently require surgery - for example, for sinus disease, nasal polyps, or chronic rhinitis - will typically have that surgery performed at Medicana Winchester. Rhinoplasty patients seen at Nuffield Wessex will have surgery at the Adnova Clinic, Fareham.

 

Insurance accepted - Winchester area

• Medicana Winchester: BUPA, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, Allianz, AXA, WPA

• Nuffield Health Wessex, Chandlers Ford: BUPA, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, Allianz, AXA, WPA

• Self-pay welcome at both sites without a GP referral

 

Rhinoplasty for Winchester patients - the Adnova Clinic, Fareham

Cosmetic rhinoplasty and functional septorhinoplasty are performed at the Adnova Clinic in Fareham, approximately 25 minutes from Winchester via the M3 and A32. For Winchester patients considering rhinoplasty, the journey is short and what awaits at the other end is something that simply does not exist in Winchester itself.

 

Hampshire's dedicated rhinoplasty centre

The Adnova Clinic is not a general private hospital. It is a purpose-built, consultant-led day surgical centre in the heart of Hampshire, designed from the ground up around the specific demands of high-quality nasal surgery. There are no orthopaedic lists running in the next theatre, no mixed waiting rooms, no compromises of a multi-specialty environment. Every element of the facility; the consultation suites, the operating theatre, the anaesthetic team, the recovery suite is configured for rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty. Winchester patients who visit Adnova consistently remark on the difference in atmosphere: calm, unhurried, and entirely centred on them.

 

The only Hampshire surgeon using Piezo and dorsal preservation

Mr Tim Biggs is the only rhinoplasty surgeon in Hampshire offering both Piezo ultrasonic rhinoplasty and dorsal preservation rhinoplasty as routine techniques. Winchester patients who want access to the most advanced rhinoplasty available anywhere on the South Coast will find it at Adnova, 25 minutes from home.

Piezo uses ultrasonic energy to reshape nasal bones with a precision that traditional osteotomes cannot match, preserving surrounding soft tissue and dramatically reducing bruising and recovery time. Dorsal preservation — the most significant advance in rhinoplasty technique in a generation — repositions a dorsal hump rather than removing it entirely, producing results that are more natural, more stable, and less prone to the secondary deformities that can emerge years after conventional hump reduction. Nowhere else in Hampshire can Winchester patients access both of these techniques from a single, RCS Board Certified consultant.

 

All-inclusive pricing - no hidden costs

Every rhinoplasty package at Adnova is fully all-inclusive: surgery, anaesthesia, hospital facility fees, all medications, dressings, and unlimited post-operative follow-up consultations. There are no surprise invoices. The initial consultation is £200, with every subsequent consultation — before and after surgery — provided at no charge. Rhinoplasty is not available on insurance at Adnova, and no GP referral is required.

 

A rhinoplasty consultation in Winchester, surgery at Adnova

Winchester patients with a rhinoplasty enquiry can arrange an initial consultation at Medicana Winchester or Nuffield Health Wessex before committing to the journey to Adnova. This allows Mr Biggs to assess the nose, discuss goals, review photographs, and outline the surgical plan in a Winchester setting. When the patient is ready to proceed, surgery takes place at Adnova. Many Winchester patients find this two-step pathway convenient: consultation locally, surgery at the best-equipped rhinoplasty centre on the South Coast.

 

Adnova Clinic - rhinoplasty pricing for Winchester patients

Initial consultation: £200 (all further consultations free). Tip-plasty: £7,250. Functional septorhinoplasty: £8,500. Piezo rhinoplasty / septorhinoplasty: £10,500. Secondary / complex rhinoplasty: £13,000. All prices fully inclusive of anaesthesia, hospital fees, medications, and post-operative follow-up. No GP referral required. Contact: Natasha Read, 01489 663273 | timbiggssec@adnovaclinic.com.

 

Insurance at Medicana Winchester

Medicana Winchester is recognised by all major private medical insurers. Mr Tim Biggs is listed on specialist panels for BUPA, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, Allianz, AXA and WPA. To use insurance, patients should first obtain authorisation from their insurer and a referral letter from their GP, before contacting the Medicana secretary to book. Self-pay patients are equally welcome at Medicana and do not require a referral.

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— Frequently asked questions — Winchester —

 

Is there a rhinoplasty surgeon in Winchester?

Winchester patients are seen for rhinoplasty consultations by Mr Tim Biggs at Medicana Winchester and Nuffield Health Wessex, Chandlers Ford. Surgery takes place at the Adnova Clinic, Fareham - Hampshire's dedicated rhinoplasty centre, approximately 25 minutes from Winchester via the M3 and A32. Mr Biggs is the only surgeon in Hampshire with RCS Board Certification in cosmetic nasal surgery who uses both Piezo ultrasonic rhinoplasty and dorsal preservation rhinoplasty. All rhinoplasty at Adnova is self-pay and fully all-inclusive. No GP referral is required.

 

Why is rhinoplasty undertaken at Adnova rather than in Winchester?

The Adnova Clinic in Fareham is a purpose-built day-surgery centre, the only facility of its kind in Hampshire. Unlike a general private hospital, every aspect of Adnova is configured specifically for cosmetic surgery: the theatre, the instrument sets, the anaesthetic team, and the recovery suite. Mr Biggs performs rhinoplasty exclusively at Adnova.

 

What sinus surgery is available in Winchester?

At Medicana Winchester, Mr Biggs offers the full range of rhinological and sinus surgery: FESS for chronic sinusitis and polyps, septoplasty, turbinate reduction, ClariFix cryotherapy, and posterior nasal neurectomy. All are available under insurance or as self-pay. He also manages conditions including rhinitis, anosmia, post-nasal drip, and facial pain related to sinus disease.

 

Does Mr Tim Biggs accept insurance near Winchester?

Yes. Insurance is accepted at two sites near Winchester. At Medicana Winchester, Mr Biggs accepts BUPA, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, Allianz, AXA and WPA. A GP referral and insurer pre-authorisation are required for insurance cases. At Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, Chandlers Ford, he holds Tuesday evening clinics; patients should confirm their cover when booking via the Nuffield Health website. Self-pay patients can book directly at either site without a referral. Contact Michele Hewlett (Medicana) on 020 7870 5910 or info@ent-surgeons.uk.

 

Can I have rhinoplasty at Medicana Winchester or Nuffield Wessex?

Rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty are not performed at Medicana Winchester or Nuffield Health Wessex. They are performed at the Adnova Clinic, Fareham, Hampshire's dedicated rhinoplasty centre and the only facility of its kind on the South Coast. Winchester patients typically consult with Mr Biggs locally at Medicana or Nuffield Wessex, then travel 25 minutes to Adnova for surgery. The Adnova Clinic offers Piezo ultrasonic rhinoplasty, dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, tip-plasty, functional septorhinoplasty, and complex revision rhinoplasty - techniques and a facility standard that is simply not available elsewhere. Free parking, a dedicated recovery suite, and a consultant-only surgical team make the short journey from Winchester more than worthwhile.

 

What is ClariFix and is it available in Winchester?

ClariFix is an endoscopic cryotherapy treatment for chronic rhinitis. It uses a small probe to apply cold to the posterior nasal nerve supply, disrupting the overactive parasympathetic signals that cause persistent congestion, runny nose, and post-nasal drip. It is performed as a day case under local or general anaesthesia at Medicana Winchester. Most patients notice significant improvement within 2–4 weeks of treatment. It is suitable for patients who have not achieved adequate control with steroid sprays, antihistamines, or saline irrigation.

 

How do I book an ENT or rhinoplasty appointment near Winchester?

For ENT or sinus consultations at Medicana Winchester, contact Michele Hewlett on 020 7870 5910 or email info@ent-surgeons.uk. For Tuesday evening ENT consultations at Nuffield Health Wessex, Chandlers Ford, book via the Nuffield Health website at nuffieldhealth.com/consultants/mr-tim-biggs or contact the Wessex Hospital directly on 02380 266377 or through Michele Hewlett on 020 7870 5910 or email info@ent-surgeons.uk.

 

For rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty (performed at Adnova, Fareham), contact Natasha Read on 01489 663273 or timbiggssec@adnovaclinic.com. No GP referral is required for self-pay consultations at any site.

 

— Contact —

 

Medicana Winchester, sinus & ENT: 020 7870 5910 | info@ent-surgeons.uk

Medicana address: Chilcomb Lane, Winchester, SO21 1HU

 

Nuffield Health Wessex, ENT (Tuesday evenings): 02380 266377 | nuffieldhealth.com/consultants/mr-tim-biggs or contact 020 7870 5910 | info@ent-surgeons.uk

Nuffield Wessex address: Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 2DW — M3 Junction 12

 

Adnova Clinic, rhinoplasty/septorhinoplasty: 01489 663273 | timbiggssec@adnovaclinic.com

Adnova address: Eagle Point, 1 Little Park Farm Road, Fareham, PO15 5TD