How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?

Templeton
I would agree with other comments on this topic. However, I would add one more important point. Rhinoplasty is different from most other types of surgery.
The best rhinoplasty surgeon are artists - they are capable of combining the logic, step by step left brain thinking required with most surgeries with the artistic right brain skills required to create a beautiful nose. This point can not be underestimated. This is why you must look at before and after photographs on the surgeon's website.
Experience, time in the operating room, complexity and sometimes even the surgeon's reputation does not always produce beautiful noses. It is similar to asking the question how much does an artist's painting cost? I could answer this by saying that it depends on the cost of the paint, the canvas, the brushes, the amount of time it takes to paint, the rent costs at my studio, etc. Is this what makes the difference between a da Vinci painting and one by an art student?
Make sure you look at fifty or more before and after photographs of each surgeon your are considering.

Hello and thank you for your question. There is a lot of variability in regards to pricing based on surgeon expertise and 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

This is such a great question as it is hard to really nail down the price you should be paying for a rhinoplasty. The variability in cost is extremely wide ranging based on geographic location and surgeon. I personally think it is a good idea to get more than one quote for surgery to better understand the market. Just because someone charges the most in your region, doesn't necessarily mean that you will be getting "the best" and I think the most important aspect of choosing a surgeon is finding someone that is up-front, honest, and realistic about what can be done. Ultimately you want to find a mutual agreement between what is obtainable and making sure this fits with your goals.