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Rhinoplasty


What it is: A plastic surgery procedure to improve the appearance, proportions and structural functionality of the nose.  Rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, can enhance facial symmetry and harmony to improve the patient's self-confidence.  Breathing can also be improved as a result.


What it addresses: Specific aspects of the nose, such as:

- Nose size
- Nose width
- Asymmetry
- Nostrils


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September 17, 2008

Rhinoplasty cost varies greatly

Sam Naficy, MD
Sam Naficy, MD
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Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by Sam Naficy, MD

Rhinoplasty costs vary greatly from surgeon to surgeon and can depend on a number of variables:

  • Experience of the surgeon  - needless to say, with rhinoplasty, you want a surgeon with plenty of experience
  • Amount of time the surgeon spends working on your nose  - some surgeon perform rhinoplasty in 30-45 minutes while other take 3-4 hours.  Although time spent is not the only indicator of quality, it often gives you a sense of the amount the 'detail work' the surgeon performs.
  • Complexity of the work required - rhinoplasty is rarely easy, but certain rhinoplasty are more difficult than average.
  • Whether grafting is needed - cartilage grafting adds time and complexity to your rhinoplasty.
  • Whether breathing work is needed - this also adds time and complexity to your rhinoplasty.  However the extra cost is often billable to your insurance.
  • Where the surgery is performed - hospitals are typically much more costly than ambulatory surgery centers. 

For more information visit http://www.seattlerhinoplasty.com

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