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Where in L.A. Can I Get a Great Nose Job Under $5000?

asked 3 years ago by samnla323 in South Gate, CA
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 2,236 times
Tags: costs

I have a big nose I would like to have it reduced. With the economy the way it is..I hoping some surgeons will drop their prices. Can someone direct me to a good cheap surgeon with out having to go to Tijuana. Although many of my friends have had work done there and they swear by it.

15 answers to Where in L.A. Can I Get a Great Nose Job Under $5000?

Seek certified and experienced surgeon for Rhinoplasty

Experience is of utmost importance in choosing a plastic surgeon. Most participants in this expert panel would recommend a board certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon only.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Always choose the right doctor - not the cheapest

Everything is expensive in this world. The cost of the disposables in the operating room is expensive. The cost of anesthesia, nursing care and the administrative staff that helps the doctors office runs - is expensive. The cost of insurance and rent is expensive. And of course, the right of a well-trained doctor to charge for his or her years of training is important. This usually adds up to more than $5000 even in the cheapest of towns.

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

You get what you pay for.

You do not want to scrimp when it comes to your nose. If you really have limited funds, perhaps you should look into a hospital where there is a plastic surgical residency. Although you will be done by a plastic surgeon in training, they should have an experienced plastic surgeon looking over their shoulder and making sure they do it right.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

You get what you pay for

Samnla323, When it comes to plastic surgery, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for. Please be careful, especially when it comes to your nose for rhinoplasty. If you go to someone who does not know what they are doing, it could be a disaster. And some things are not fixable. You really have to think long and hard before undergoing rhinoplasty. For $5000 you are not going to find a qualified person to do the surgery. If you do, in the end, you are likely going to end up... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Fees

Surgical Fees vary considerably across the country. South Florida pricing will be less than LA fees for example. The most important consideration is to choose a good surgeon who understands your needs. The last thing from a time, recovery, or cost standpoint is to choose a surgeon that would lead you to need revision surgery in the future.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Expense

Even in this period of the "Great Recession", there are no "real bargains" for Rhinoplasty. It is a technically complex procedure, a difficult procedure to obtain consistently great results, and there is no reason to offer it for bargain prices. I agree with the other Surgeons who have posted on this topic: 1) Rhinoplasty is one procedure where price should be the least of your concerns, 2) If you don't have the money right now, it is much better to... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Rhinoplasty and Cost

Probably more so than any other cosmetic procedure, rhinoplasty needs to be done right the first time. There are several reasons why this does not make sense from an economic standpoint: If you save a few dollars, but your surgery is not successful, in reality you did not save anything. This is a concept which is hard to understand. A rhinoplasty is not like purchasing a TV from a store, where every TV is essentially the same. Every nose and rhinoplasty is... more

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty cost should not be your primary concern

Thanks for the question - I agree with Dr. Grover whole heartedly. Costs are always something to consider. Especially in more challenging economic times. It does pay to shop around but it shouldn't be your first concern. You may be able to find someone to do your rhinoplasty for as little as $1000 but you're unlikely to find someone to perform the procedure safely and with the maximum benefit. In our San Francisco practice we emphasize patient safety and efficacy of the procedure. This... more

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

If cost is your main factor, do not have surgery at this time.

The cost of any cosmetic procedure will vary from surgeon to surgeon based upon one's experience, training, background, board-certification, business strategy, etc. You should not let the cost of the procedure dictate whether you have the procedure or not. Of course, you should not expect to pay an unreasonable amount of money for the procedure, but remember there are other costs other than just the surgeon's fee. You will also need to pay the facility fee for the operating room and the... more

Sanjay Grover MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I'll say it again..."You get what you pay for..."

As the other doctors have said so correctly, you should carefully research the doctors you are considering having operate on your nose. Rhinoplasty is almost impossible to fix if it is done poorly so you only want it done once. Save your money until you can afford the right surgeon for you because this is not a place to go cheap.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Chep surgery at end may cost much more

If you can not afford rhinoplasty at this time wai till you can. Please do not make a decision based soley on the price. There is resoanable fee for most procedures and if you get a fee for much lower,be ware. The best thing is to have more than one consultation and do your homework.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty $4999.99, Good Only Until the End of the Month

Hi Sam in LA, Rhinoplasty has been called the most difficult of all facial plastic surgeries by some the most famous surgeons to perform plastic surgery. The last place where you want to get the "cheapest" price for surgery is on your nose which will be in the middle of your face for the rest of your life. I do understand that the economy is bad and that the going rate of rhinoplasty varying from $6000 up to $12,000 is a lot of hard earned money, but the cost of a bad result with... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Be very careful.

Hello, I do not do rhinoplasty as I simply do not enjoy the operation, but I would warn you to be careful trying to go to a surgeon strictly based upon cost. See several qualified surgeons and then compare the quotes with which you are provided to look at the trends. What is the going rate? Then value shop like you would for anything else. If this tells you to wait, then wait. Good Luck and Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Cheap rhinoplasty

I always tell patients "caveat emptor," buyer beware. Low cost surgery is offered because 1) the surgeon is not experienced, 2) is just starting his/her practice, or 3) works on high volume. Any one of these reasons may lead to a less than desirable result. While more expensive surgeons may not give you the best result either, you are probably better off seeking out a surgeon who is in the ballpark of the others in the community. Remember, you pay for experience. Steven Wallach, MD more

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Few helpful points

I would stay away from the term cheap surgeon because that will make the good ones run away! Few helpful points: 1-If you have a breathing problem, your nasal septum and turbinate could be covered by insurance. You will still have to cover the cosmetic portion. This could offset a good portion of your cost. 2-It will also depends on much time your surgery will take. A simple nasal hump removal is different from a full rhinoplasty (nose job). 3-Ask your surgeon if he could perform the... more