Dagmar Klinikken Aarhus - Specialklinik for kosmetisk næsekirurgi og bihulekirurgi
Specialist surgeon Kristian Bruun Petersen - Dagmar Klinikken
THE SURGEON BEHIND THE CLINIC

Rhinoplasty with precision and care

Subspecialized expertise

Specialized in aesthetic rhinoplasty, complex revision procedures, and reconstructive nasal surgery, as well as advanced image-guided sinus surgery.

Kristian Bruun Petersen, ENT and facial plastic surgeon at Dagmar Klinikken

Kristian Bruun Petersen

Dedicated to the Nose

My work is dedicated to the nose.

I specialize in advanced aesthetic, reconstructive, and functional nasal surgery with a particular focus on complex revision procedures.

For me, rhinoplasty is not about creating a new nose or a new appearance. It is about creating balance between the nose, the face, and the identity you wish to express.

Every operation is planned individually and is based on modern, tissue-preserving surgical principles with a focus on naturalness, function, and long-lasting results.

A Scandinavian Approach to Facial Aesthetics

My understanding of aesthetics is based on values such as individuality, authenticity, and respect for the individual's expression.

It is not about ethnicity, trends, or standardized ideals. The goal is to create harmonious and natural results that support the facial proportions and the character of the individual patient.

The same philosophy forms the basis for gender-affirming rhinoplasty. The shape of the nose plays an important role in the gendered expression of the face, and the surgery must therefore not only be technically precise but also take into account the patient's identity and self-experience.

Internationally Founded Expertise

Kristian Bruun Petersen has extensive experience in advanced cosmetic and reconstructive nasal surgery. With an in-depth understanding of nasal anatomy, a deep sense of facial aesthetics, and an uncompromising focus on details, he is known for creating natural and harmonious results.

Kristian utilizes the latest structural and hybrid techniques – methods used in very few places in the Nordic region. Each nose and each face is unique, and therefore the technique is tailored precisely to you to ensure the best possible result.

As one of the few surgeons in Scandinavia, Kristian uses Piezo ultrasonic knives and diamond drills for all his procedures. These instruments are gentler on the tissue, provide greater precision, and enable highly advanced techniques where even difficult and previously failed nose surgeries can be safely reconstructed.

Kristian works in a close professional network with some of Europe's and the world's leading nasal surgeons and has completed surgical training at international centers in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the USA, among others.

Kristian is a consultant surgeon at Aarhus University Hospital, where he primarily focuses on reconstruction of the nose and nasal septum, endoscopic sinus surgery, and cancer surgery. He is an associate professor at Aarhus University, chairman of the Danish Rhinologic Society, and is an invited speaker at national and international meetings on complex sinus surgery, airway-improving nasal surgery, and aesthetic rhinoplasty.

Professional Background

Curriculum Vitae

A complete overview of Kristian Bruun Petersen's education, experience, and professional engagement.

Education

Postgraduate Training

Kristian has also participated in a wide range of international courses as part of his ongoing professional specialization. Including "Stuttgart Advanced Course for Rhinoplasty & Nasal Reconstruction Symposium", "Pittsburgh, USA, 'Pittsburgh adv Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of the Skullbase" etc.

2015

Specialist in Rhinology and Skullbase Surgery

Aarhus Universitetshospital

2004

Medical Doctor (MD), 2004

Aarhus Universitet

Teaching & Positions

Speaker

Kristian is a sought-after speaker and has, among others, given lectures at the Nordic Congress in Reykjavik, Iceland, and in Tromsø, Norway. He is scheduled to speak on reconstructive nasal surgery at the Australian/New Zealand Rhinology Annual Meeting later this year.

2018-nu

Dansk Rhinologisk Selskab

Board member, the last four years as chairman.

2015-nu

Aarhus Universitet

External Clinical Lecturer, 2015-present

2020-nu

Medicinrådet

Member of the Danish Medicines Council: Specialist committee on inflammatory disorders in the ear-nose-throat region.

2020-nu

Medicin.dk / Lægemiddelkataloget

Author of medical articles on diseases of the nose and sinuses.

Siden 2021

Danish Health Authority / Course in Nose and Sinus Surgery

Taught all the country's future ENT surgeons in nose and sinus surgery. He has also been course director since 2021.

Experience

2025-nu

Dagmar Klinikken

Clinic Owner & Specialist Surgeon, 2025-present

2022-2026

Lift Clinic

Cosmetic Nasal Surgeon, 2022-2026

2020-2025

Budolfi Privathospital

Nose & sinus surgery and cosmetic nasal surgery, 2020-2025

2017-2024

Capio

Nose & sinus surgery and cosmetic nasal surgery, 2017-2024

2020-nu

Aarhus Universitets Hospital

Consultant Surgeon at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, 2020-present

2015-2020

Aarhus Universitets Hospital

Staff Specialist Surgeon at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, 2015-2020

2015-2017

Søvnklinikken, Aarhus Universitets Hospital

Daily Medical Director, 2015-2017

2011-2015

Aarhus Universitets Hospital samt Holstebro Sygehus

Residency training for specialization in Otorhinolaryngology, 2011-2015

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