How Much Does Nose Surgery Cost?

The cost for rhinoplasty comprises of 3 components: the surgeon's fee, facility fee, and anesthesiology fee. The surgeon's portion can be a simple flat fee comprehensive of the initial consultation, surgery and all the post operative care and follow ups or it can be itemized. Thus, It will be difficult to present a narrow pricing range, as many factors including a primary case vs revision, the individual goals, medical conditions and anatomy, the type of grafts used, (with possible harvest  needed) can significantly affect any of those fee components mentioned. At last, geographic areas and the associated overhead cost should be taken into account too.It should be noted that rhinoplasty, in the opinion of many experts is still considered one of the most (if not the most) complex cosmetic surgeries up to date. As such, even though all surgeons who are board certified through either academies of plastic or facial plastic surgery are considered credentialed to perform this surgery, the cost and level of expectation can be in parallel higher when offered by those who have a niche in rhinoplasty, as the main focus of their career with a steep learning curve.

Hello and thank you for your question. The cost of rhinoplasty varies based on surgeon expertise and geographic location. The total cost of primary rhinoplasty in my practice is $22.5k (all fees included). If you have breathing problems with documented nostril collapse and a deviated septum, then insurance can sometimes cover a portion of the cost. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Hi there. The cost is Made up of the surgical fee, hospital costs and the anaesthetic fee. If you have insurance and there is a medical basis for your surgery, there can be some rebate but the whole cost is rarely covered. As a guide the surgical fees are 10-15K in Australia.

The cost of rhinoplasty is dependent upon several factors. First you will want to take into consideration the level of skill, years of practice and quality of education of your surgeon. You want to ensure that your plastic surgeon is board certified, with plenty of experience and knowledge. Even better is if he or she is also competent in revision rhinoplasty surgery. The physician’s time and the complexity of the procedure, in conjunction with the anesthesia fee and operating room is also associated in the cost. In addition, is the facility spotless, licensed, and state-of-the-art? When considering rhinoplasty, it is important to do your research and consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who has a depth of experience. In my practice, I approach rhinoplasty similar to that of an artist:  your face is the canvas, and my eyes and hands are the paint brush. Very carefully and delicately I enjoy creating an elegant, well-defined nose that not only enhances your facial features, but leaves you with a more beautiful version of yourself.  

This depends on what all is being corrected surgically. Based on the question, the changes to improve the appearance of the nose would be considered cosmetic and might range anywhere from $5,000 - $10,000 depending on the surgeon, market, etc.
Keep in mind that some nasal issues, like a deviated septum, might be covered under insurance if there are nasal breathing problems.
Be sure to see a rhinoplasty expert.
All the best,

The cost of nasal surgery varies widely depending on the location, skill level of the surgeon and extent of the surgery.  A primary rhinoplasty typically ranges from $4,000 to $10,000 but can even be as high as $20,000 with very experienced rhinoplasty surgeons with excellent reputations.  The highest charges are typically in major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles or New York City. Make sure the surgeon you choose specializes in rhinoplasty. If they perform less than 50 rhinoplasties per year, find someone else. A more than 100 noses per year surgeon is really what you want. Good Luck