Dr. Eirini Mantzari

Dr. Eirini Mantzari, MD, PhD, is an experienced ENT surgeon specialising in Functional and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty, Nasal Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, with extensive clinical and surgical experience in both adult and paediatric Otolaryngology.

She currently serves as Director of the 2nd ENT Clinic – Nasal Surgery, Functional and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty at IASO Hospital in Athens, while maintaining her private practice in Chalandri, Attica.

Her professional career is characterised by a commitment to surgical excellence, continuous scientific development and a highly individualised approach to patient care.

With advanced training at specialised medical institutions in Greece and Europe, Dr. Mantzari has developed particular expertise in primary and revision rhinoplasty, combining the principles of functional nasal surgery with a refined understanding of facial anatomy, proportions and aesthetic balance.

Her surgical philosophy is founded on a fundamental principle: successful rhinoplasty should enhance facial harmony while preserving or improving nasal function.

Her approach to rhinoplasty combines elements of both closed and open techniques, integrating their respective advantages through meticulous, tissue-preserving surgical methods. Where anatomically and surgically appropriate, this approach allows her to avoid external incisions and visible external scars.

Every procedure is individually planned, taking into consideration the patient’s anatomy, nasal breathing, structural support and aesthetic expectations.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Mantzari’s clinical and surgical expertise includes:

• Primary Rhinoplasty: Individualised correction of nasal shape, proportions and structural characteristics, with particular attention to facial harmony and breathing function.
• Revision Rhinoplasty: Assessment and surgical correction of functional or aesthetic concerns following previous nasal surgery, including complex reconstructive cases.
• Functional Rhinoplasty: Surgical management of nasal obstruction and structural abnormalities affecting nasal breathing.
• Reconstructive Nasal Surgery: Restoration of nasal support, anatomy and function in cases requiring structural reconstruction.
• Otoplasty: Surgical correction of prominent ears, with particular attention to natural appearance, symmetry and facial harmony.
• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): Endoscopic management of nasal and paranasal sinus disorders, including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis and other conditions requiring endoscopic surgical treatment.
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Assessment and combined surgical approaches for the management of obstructive sleep apnea, according to each patient’s individual anatomical and functional requirements.
• Adult and Paediatric Otolaryngology: Diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of a broad spectrum of ENT conditions (including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, surgical management of laryngeal polyps and other benign laryngeal lesions), as well as comprehensive management of conditions affecting the nose, paranasal sinuses, ears, pharynx and larynx.

Approach to Rhinoplasty

A Personalised Approach to Nasal Surgery

For Dr. Mantzari, rhinoplasty is not simply a procedure designed to change the appearance of the nose. It is a complex surgical intervention requiring a detailed understanding of nasal anatomy, structural support, breathing function and the relationship between the nose and the surrounding facial features.

Consultation begins with understanding the patient’s priorities, assessing the nasal anatomy and discussing what surgery can realistically achieve.

For primary rhinoplasty, planning focuses on nasal shape, structural support, facial proportions and breathing function. In revision rhinoplasty, it also considers the effects of previous procedures and the specific reconstructive requirements of each case.

Her surgical approach combines elements of both closed and open rhinoplasty, bringing together the advantages of each through gentle, tissue-preserving techniques without external incisions or visible external scars. Each procedure is tailored to the patient’s anatomy, with careful attention to nasal support, breathing function and a natural-looking result.

This scar-sparing approach is employed whenever appropriate for the individual case, while conventional open techniques remain an option when required by the surgical anatomy or reconstructive complexity.

The aim is a result that complements the face, preserves individual character and supports nasal function.

Education and International Training

Dr. Mantzari graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she also earned her PhD with Distinction.

Her doctoral research, conducted at the First University ENT Department of Hippokration General Hospital, focused on otosclerosis and otoacoustic emissions.

She completed her specialist training in Otolaryngology at Elpis Hospital, with additional training at Hippokration General Hospital and Aglaia Kyriakou Children’s Hospital.

Her medical training also included General Surgery at Pammakaristos Hospital, Plastic Surgery at Agios Savvas Hospital and Neurosurgery at Asklepieio Voulas Hospital.

She subsequently pursued advanced surgical training in Greece and internationally:

• Functional and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty: Advanced training under Dr. A. Skouras, President of the Hellenic Society of Functional Rhinoplasty, with particular emphasis on closed rhinoplasty techniques.
• Advanced Rhinoplasty Training: Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, the Netherlands, under P. J. F. M. Lohuis.
• Facial Plastic Surgery and Otoplasty: University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands, under D. J. Menger and G. J. Nolst Trenité.
• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): University Medicine Greifswald, Germany, under Professor Werner Hosemann.

This multidisciplinary and international training informs her approach to nasal surgery, combining an understanding of the nasal airway with the principles of facial aesthetics, structural preservation and reconstruction.

Clinical Leadership and Professional Experience

Current Appointment

Director – 2nd ENT Clinic, Nasal Surgery, Functional & Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
IASO Hospital, Athens | 2026–Present

Dr. Mantzari currently leads the 2nd ENT Clinic at IASO Hospital, with a particular focus on rhinoplasty, functional and reconstructive nasal surgery, endoscopic rhinosurgery, and combined surgical approaches for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), alongside comprehensive adult and paediatric ENT care.

Previous Appointments

Director – 5th ENT Clinic, Nasal Surgery, Functional & Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
Metropolitan General Hospital, Athens | Until May 2026

Her previous professional experience also includes:

• Director of the Functional Rhinoplasty Department at IASO Hospital
• Scientific Associate and Surgeon, Functional Rhinoplasty Unit, REA Hospital (2014–2019)
• Physician in Charge, ICHO Medical Centre, Kifissia (until 2015)
• Clinical involvement in the Neurotology Department, First University ENT Department, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens (2008–2010)

Throughout her career, she has developed extensive experience in general ENT surgery, functional nasal procedures, primary rhinoplasty and complex revision surgery.

Her clinical practice combines meticulous surgical planning, individualised patient assessment and attention to both functional outcomes and aesthetic refinement.

Scientific Activity and Medical Education

Dr. Mantzari maintains an active presence in the Greek and international scientific community through participation in conferences, educational programmes and specialised surgical meetings in Otolaryngology, Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastic Surgery.

She actively contributes as an invited speaker, faculty member and surgical instructor at national and international scientific conferences and educational events, sharing her clinical knowledge and surgical experience with fellow medical professionals.

Her scientific interests focus particularly on advances in functional and reconstructive rhinoplasty, endoscopic rhinosurgery and the surgical management of nasal and paranasal sinus disorders, including chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis, as well as combined surgical approaches for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Her interests also extend to the refinement of surgical techniques, nasal anatomy, and the integration of aesthetic and functional principles in modern nasal surgery.

She has contributed to scientific publications in Greek and international medical journals and has also participated in the translation of specialised medical textbooks for established publishing houses.

Through ongoing scientific collaborations and international educational activities, she remains committed to incorporating contemporary knowledge and evolving surgical techniques into her clinical practice.

Memberships and Professional Affiliations

Dr. Eirini Mantzari is a member of several recognised Greek and international scientific organisations, including:

1. European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)
2. Hellenic Society of Functional Rhinoplasty
3. Hellenic Rhinologic Society – Facial Plastic Surgery
4. Panhellenic Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
5. Athens Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
6. European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery (ECAMS)
7. Hellenic College of Otolaryngology
8. Hellenic Society for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology

Her participation in these scientific organisations reflects her commitment to continuous professional development, academic exchange and high standards of surgical practice.

Surgical Philosophy

Natural Results. Individual Identity. Functional Excellence.

Dr. Mantzari believes that the most successful rhinoplasty is one that respects the unique identity of the individual.

The objective is not to create a standardised or recognisable nasal shape, but to achieve a result that is balanced, natural and appropriate for each patient’s facial anatomy.

Her philosophy is based on five fundamental principles:

• Individualisation: Every surgical plan is developed according to the patient’s anatomy, functional requirements and aesthetic goals.
• Natural Aesthetics: The nose should complement the surrounding facial features without appearing artificial or overcorrected.
• Functional Preservation: Nasal breathing and structural stability are essential considerations throughout surgical planning.
• Surgical Precision: Meticulous technique, anatomical understanding and careful tissue handling are central to achieving predictable and stable outcomes.
• Respect for Tissue: Whenever appropriate, tissue-preserving and scar-sparing techniques are employed to minimise unnecessary surgical trauma.

Her approach combines the precision of modern rhinoplasty with an understanding of the relationship between nasal structure, facial harmony and respiratory function.

The ultimate goal is not simply to change a nose, but to achieve a natural, harmonious and functional result that belongs to the face.

Why Choose Dr. Eirini Mantzari?

Dr. Mantzari combines extensive surgical experience with specialised training in Functional and Reconstructive Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic Surgery and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

Her professional background brings together:

• Specialised expertise in primary, functional and revision rhinoplasty
• Comprehensive experience in adult and paediatric Otolaryngology
• Advanced international surgical training in Greece, the Netherlands and Germany
• An individualised surgical approach integrating open and closed rhinoplasty techniques
• Expertise in endoscopic rhinosurgery and the surgical management of nasal and paranasal sinus disorders
• Combined surgical approaches for the management of obstructive sleep apnea
• Active scientific and educational involvement as a speaker and surgical instructor
• Membership in the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)
• A strong commitment to natural aesthetics, functional improvement and long-term structural stability

Her clinical philosophy reflects the belief that excellence in rhinoplasty is achieved through the combination of surgical precision, functional understanding, aesthetic judgement and respect for each patient’s individual characteristics.