High Fees for Consultation (Revision Rhinoplasty)?

asked 11 months ago by james in ny, ny
Latest answer by David Bray, Jr, MD
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Tags: consultation, costs

I called 6 NYC area surgeons specializing in Revision Rhinoplasty. All have consultation fees ranging from $100 - $350. The grand total for all: $1350! I'm doing more research. Hope to narrow the field to 3-4 surgeons. Lowering the cost to $850. I still find this high. Part of my revision requires a septoplasty (not done during first surgery). All the surgeons are "out-of-network providers". So it doesn't seem to matter that at least part of the surgery would be covered. Still a cash business...

10 answers to High Fees for Consultation (Revision Rhinoplasty)?

Paying for Rhinoplasty consultations

I have perofrmed Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and IMHO...you get what you pay for. The top revision Rhinoplasty surgeons, in beverly Hills, New York and elsewhere do charge for their consultations. You should also understand that your revision Rhinoplasty will be more complicated, than a primary Rhinoplasty and as such is going to cost more.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Revision rhinoplasty

You may be able to find a surgeon who is "in network". If this is the case, the evaluation for the functional nasal concerns may be covered. Also check to see if the consultation fee is applied to the surgical cost.

David Bray, Jr, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

High cost of consultations

Fees for consultation vary widely from region to region within the united states. I practice in North Carolina. In this area, very few if any surgeons charge any fees for consultations. Any who do usually apply the fee towards any surgery performed. I would recommend evaluating rhinoplasty surgeons on-line. Make sure you focus on experienced rhinoplasty surgeons who perform at least 100 rhinoplasty procedures per year. That will usually ensure you are... more

Adam D. Stein, MD
Raleigh-Durham Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialdoc.com

Consultation Fees for Reevision Rhinoplasty Consultation

Hopefully you do not need to consult with 6 revision rhinoplasty surgeons. You can do your homework online beore selecting fewer surgeons with excellent reputations whose results you like. Most physicians will apply the consult fee to the cost of surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty consultation

I think you are making the right decision to visit a few different doctors for rhinoplasty consultation. I think charging a consult fee is reasonable considering the time involved to perform a quality consultation. I spend alot of time with patients to examine them and to find out from them what bothers them. In my case, the fee is applied to the surgical costs.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Consult fees

Consult fees typically range from free to $500 with most surgeons being in the $100-200 range - in most cases the fee is applied toward the cost of surgery.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

Revision rhinoplasty consultation costs vary

Consultations for revision rhinoplasty can vary significantly in time, content, and cost. If consultation costs are a hindrance, consider going outside of New York. Our office fees are very reasonable an you would receive a large amount of information over a generous amount of time. In our office, consultation times usually average 2 hours in order to cover the many considerations and variables of revision rhinoplasty as well as to perform simulations and to view before/after photos of... more

Thomas T. Le, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

Your health insurance may cover the functional part of your nasal surgery.

I read your concern. Your choice of Rhinoplasty Surgeons is your most important decision. You should, however, be able to narrow your consultations to 3 or 4 physicians just by doing on-line research. You should check credentials, photos, and reviews. If these look good, then schedule your consultations to see which specialist would be right for you. This is an important decision since this operation should the last you will need for your nose: so cost should be a secondary issue. I also... more

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Call my office

You obviously did not call my office, I do not charge a consultaion fee for cosmetic surgery. I will be glad to see you and discuss what you need. I am doubly board certified in both ENT and Plastic Surgery and I am considered to be an expert in rhinoplastic surgery.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.wrmd.com

High Fees for Consultation (Revision Rhinoplasty)?

Consultation fees can apply and range widely. In Scottsdale, I charge a minimal fee of $50 for the consult and apply the fees to the cost of the procedure. A septoplasty in conjunction with a rhinoplasty can be billed to your insurance company if you find an appropriate surgeon. I would strongly recommend finding a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon/ENT to peform this revisional procedure and manage both issues appropriately. There are many qualified surgeons in your... more