Warrant’s nose is badly damaged from years of cocaine use. In January 2026, a complex operation will be carried out to rebuild the nasal septum.
Arrest warrant’s nose is once again in the spotlight of reporting. The reason for this is a planned nose operation, as Nina Anhan recently announced in an interview – but how dangerous is such an operation really?
Speculation about the condition of the arrest warrant’s nose
Since the publication of the arrest warrant documentary, the German rapper’s nose has repeatedly become the focus of media discussions and reporting. This is badly damaged and deformed due to decades of massive cocaine consumption. The arrest warrant recently covered his nose under a variety of balaclavas at concerts and other public appearances. This fueled the rumor mill again. Some people worried about whether the nose was still there.
Updates on arrest warrant olfactory organ – surgery planned
In an interview with “Bild”, the German rapper’s partner Nina Anhan gave the all-clear: The nose is still there and its condition is the same as at the time of the documentary – which was filmed a year ago. However, Aykut Anhan, his real name, feels uncomfortable and wants to avoid people’s eyes, so he covers them with masks, according to his wife’s explanation.
The 34-year-old had an explosive update ready for the public: her husband will undergo a nose operation in January 2026. During the conversation, she indicated that the nasal septum should be rebuilt and that the bones and cartilage that had been destroyed by the cocaine should be reconstructed. Four hours were probably planned for the procedure. Decades of cocaine use have left massive traces that, according to experts, will not disappear on their own.
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Surgical reconstruction
Years of cocaine abuse can lead to what is known as a septal perforation. According to experts, this is a hole in the nasal septum that can lead to the collapse of the internal nasal structure – which is probably the case with the rapper. The organ loses its form and function. Side effects include dried out mucous membranes, breathing problems and an increased risk of infection, according to experts.
In more severe cases, only surgical intervention usually helps. This is not a normal nose operation, but rather a septum perforation. This refers to a reconstructive operation on the internal architecture of the nose, for which the body’s own material is often used – for example cartilage from the auricle or the rib. The aim of the treatment is to rebuild the destroyed nasal septum and replace the damaged bone and cartilage parts, according to assessments by surgeons who classified the arrest warrant case on social media.
How dangerous is such an operation?
An operation always carries risks due to the anesthesia alone. However, given Arrest’s drug history, reconstructing the nose using such a procedure is probably the most effective method. The operation is surgically demanding, but according to experts it is still considered moderately risky and is one of the established practices in the area. Possible consequences of the healing process can include bleeding, swelling, crust formation, temporary nasal congestion and pain, according to expert forums.
The greatest risk is not a serious complication during the operation, but rather that the closure does not hold permanently after the procedure. Wearing internal splints or tamponades can counteract this. According to doctors, the healing process will probably take a few weeks or months. It is also important for the implementation and its success that the patient is clean – which arrest warrant proudly announced to the audience during a recent appearance in Osnabrück.
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However, an exact assessment of the risks is not possible because the father’s medical history is not publicly available for good reason.
Documentary was a complete success
The documentary “Babo – The Arrest Warrant Story” made it to the top of the Netflix charts in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and received, among other things, the special prize of 1 Live Krone in 2025. The broadcaster justified its decision by saying that the film stimulated social debate. The documentary addresses, among other things, childhood trauma, fame, drug abuse, addiction and identity.