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.

Thanks for the question. The cost of a rhinoplasty varies quite significantly. First, it depends on what you need done and how extensive it is. Second, it depends on the surgeon. Things that can effect a surgeon's cost include: practice location, surgeon's experience, etc. Third, it depends on whether any part of the rhinoplasty is covered by insurance. Every surgeon is different - but some surgeons may accept insurance to cover a part of the rhinoplasty if it is for a functional purpose (ex. difficulty breathing). In that case, the septoplasty portion (removing part of the septum) may be covered by insurance. Keep in mind, insurance approval is completely variable and dependent on your insurance plan and whether or not the surgeon accepts insurance. I would advise focusing on quality and not just the money aspect.

Cost of rhinoplasty is made up of surgical fees, theatre/ bed fees from the hospital and anaesthetic cost. The surgical fee will vary depending on the complexity and estimated time in theatre (eg a revision is likely to be more time consuming and expensive). As a guide in Victoria surgical fees are 10- 20K.

Thank you for your question!
Rhinoplasty is a complex procedure that can involve both functional and cosmetic components. Due to the complexity, pricing varies a lot between provider to provider, state to state, and even from patient to patient. Most rhinoplasties fall within a range of $7,500-15,000. Revision rhinoplasty can be more expensive due to the challenges and complexity associated with those cases. Some providers will accept insurance to cover the function portion of a rhinoplasty case, such as septoplasty, turbinate reduction, or nasal valve repair.
I hope this helps!
All the best,
Dr. G
Dominick J Gadaleta, MDFacial Plastic SurgeonDG Facial Plastic SurgeryPalo Alto, CA