Is the price of nose plastic surgery negotiable?

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A: Be very careful

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

The price of a rhinoplasty is usually not negotiable. Be very careful of physicians that discount their fees just to attract patients. They may not have the qualifications and experience necessary to perform a truly topflight rhinoplasty procedure. The best rhinoplasty surgeons in the world do not discount... more

A: Price is AND always was negotiable

By Barry H. Dolich, MD - Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Here in the N.Y. Metro area, a discerning and "patient" patient could always negotiate a better fee by vetting surgeons of equal quality, experience ,academic affiliation and reputation. By visiting surgeons in and around the city there is a significant variation in price structure due to overheads... more

A: Sometimes, Rhinoplasty costs can be variable

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Cost for a procedure is a multiple of time and expertise. Not all nose surgeries are the same. Some definitely are more difficult than others. After a thorough examination you will be given a surgical cost estimate. There is some room for negotiation but remember your get what you pay for.

A: Rhinoplasty price comparisons

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Converse, to other discussions - there are physicians who charge exhorbitant amounts of money for their procedures as a way to show that they are better. We have a surgeon in our area who charges double what everyone else charges and it is all about the hype. Doctors want to be paid for their work and deserve... more

A: In reality, it is negotiable, if you know how to ask

By Manish H. Shah, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Surgeons will discount their fees in various situations. A young surgeon might need the business. A patient may have a complementary business that may benefit a surgeon's marketing plan for their practice. A surgeon might feel particularly compassionate about a particular patient's case. It never hurts to... more

A: It is always okay to ask about price

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Clyde, It is always okay to ask about prices - I would. However, don't forget that you get what you pay for. In this economy, most plastic surgeons would likely make some accommodations for you, but you don't want to push them to the point that they may start cutting corners in your care. Also, most... more

A: Sometimes.

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I agree with Dr. Seckel - the only thing I have to add is that in this economy everything is negotiable. Many physicians have a patient coordinator discuss fees with the patient, so you don't have to deal with the physician in the negotiations. Even some of the biggest name doctors sometimes discount their... more

A: don't be afraid to discuss price of rhinoplasty with your doctor.

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Clyde, It is important that you express all of your concerns to your surgeon when considering plastic surgery of any kind, not just rhinoplasty. Open communication is essential if you are going to be comfortable and have a trusting relationaship with your doctor, which is of course essential when considering... more