Nadia Bartel wears a bandage across her nose leaving a private hospital

Nadia Bartel made a discreet exit from a private hospital in Melbourne on Friday morning, possibly after undergoing a rhinoplasty.

The ex-wife of AFL legend Jimmy Bartel sported a bandage across her nose as she was guided by her mother to a waiting car.

Nadia, 35, attempted to keep a low profile as she climbed into the passenger seat and was driven back to her home in Alford Park.  

Under the knife: Nadia Bartel made a discreet exit from a private hospital in Melbourne on Friday morning, possibly after undergoing a rhinoplasty 

The mother of two, who wore a black hoodie, khaki leggings and a pair of white trainers, covered her bandaged face with a surgical mask upon her return home.

It’s unclear what procedure she had done at the hospital, but Nadia has stated in the past that she ‘hates’ her profile and nose.

She told the Geelong Advertiser in a 2016 interview that she spends $150 every time she visits the hair salon so her wavy locks draw attention away from her nose. 

Heading home: The ex-wife of AFL legend Jimmy Bartel sported a bandage across her nose as she was guided to a waiting car by her mother

Heading home: The ex-wife of AFL legend Jimmy Bartel sported a bandage across her nose as she was guided to a waiting car by her mother

Job done: Nadia, 35, attempted to keep a low profile as she climbed into the passenger seat and was driven back to her home in Alford Park

Job done: Nadia, 35, attempted to keep a low profile as she climbed into the passenger seat and was driven back to her home in Alford Park

Low-key: She who wore a black hoodie, khaki leggings and a pair of white trainers

Unknown: Nadia has yet to comment on the mystery procedure

Low-key: She who wore a black hoodie, khaki leggings and a pair of white trainers 

Helping hand: Nadia's mother placed a supportive hand on her daughter's back as she guided her to the vehicle

Helping hand: Nadia’s mother placed a supportive hand on her daughter’s back as she guided her to the vehicle

Cosmetic tweak? It's unclear what procedure she had done at the hospital, but Nadia has stated in the past that she 'hates' her profile and nose

Cosmetic tweak? It’s unclear what procedure she had done at the hospital, but Nadia has stated in the past that she ‘hates’ her profile and nose 

‘I hate my profile and I hate my nose so I don’t like having my hair pulled back from my face,’ she said. ‘But I know I need to try new styles.’

Dr Naomi McCullum, a Sydney-based cosmetic surgeon who hasn’t personally worked with Nadia, told Daily Mail Australia: ‘That could be a post-rhinoplasty plaster.

‘If it is, good on her for not trying to hide her procedures. We love celebs who are transparent about their beauty treatments.’

Nadia and Jimmy announced their separation on August 15 last year, but they are believed to have actually split two months earlier.

The retired Geelong Cats star has since moved on with new girlfriend Lauren Mand, while Nadia is dating personal trainer Nathan Brodie.

Masked up: Nadia, with the help of her mum, placed the huge mask over the top of her bandages as she made her way to her home

Home, sweet home: The mother of two covered her bandaged face with a surgical mask upon her return home 

Insecurity: She told the Geelong Advertiser in a 2016 interview that she spends $150 every time she visits the hair salon so her wavy locks draw attention away from her nose

Insecurity: She told the Geelong Advertiser in a 2016 interview that she spends $150 every time she visits the hair salon so her wavy locks draw attention away from her nose 

Case of the ex: Nadia and Jimmy (left) announced their separation on August 15 last year, but they are believed to have actually split two months earlier

Case of the ex: Nadia and Jimmy (left) announced their separation on August 15 last year, but they are believed to have actually split two months earlier 

Family: The Bartels share custody of two children, sons Aston, four, and Henley, one (pictured)

Family: The Bartels share custody of two children, sons Aston, four, and Henley, one (pictured)

The Bartels share custody of two children, sons Aston, four, and Henley, one.

Just weeks ago, in October, the fashion designer revealed she was now ‘at peace’ following the end of her five-year marriage.

She told the Herald Sun that she was using her time at home during Melbourne’s lockdown to slow down, focus on her health and fitness, and take care of her sons.

‘I think it’s been really a nice time to refocus and just almost sit and be at peace with things and just focus on that,’ she said.

Nadia, who runs the womenswear label Henne, also revealed that she and Jimmy have a co-parenting schedule in place for their young boys.

‘They spend time with Jim for one night a week and then another day, so they see him for a few days, and on those days it’s sort of handy because I can obviously get all my work done but apart from that they’ve been with me the entire time,’ she said. 

Moving on: Just weeks ago, in October, the fashion designer revealed she was now 'at peace' following the end of her five-year marriage

Moving on: Just weeks ago, in October, the fashion designer revealed she was now ‘at peace’ following the end of her five-year marriage 

Pals: Nadia (right, with Bec Judd) told the Herald Sun that was using her time at home during Melbourne's lockdown to slow down, focus on her health and fitness, and take care of her sons

Pals: Nadia (right, with Bec Judd) told the Herald Sun that was using her time at home during Melbourne’s lockdown to slow down, focus on her health and fitness, and take care of her sons