Your Opinion on Rhinoplasty and Breast Augmentation Costs?

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The surgery costs seem reasonable but would like an outside opinion. I had 3 consultations for rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. Two doctors gave me printed estimates, but the first doctor's receptionist said she couldn't print out the quote for me, and didn't want to show the breakdown.Rhinoplasty and breast augmentation costs:1st doctor - $8,900 in total for both surgeries at the same time at his clinic2nd doctor - $7,070 bothsurgeon fee: $3600 saline implants: $875anesthesia: $1000  operating room fee: $1540 lab fee: $30 bra: $253rd dr.- about $12,000 seperate surgeriessurgeon fee: $3500saline implants: $1675anesthesia: $400operating room fee: $900rhinoplasty: $5600The 1st doctor said they'd price match. How often does that occur and does it offend other doctors when a patient does that?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Pricing varies depending on the surgeon and the city in which they're located. It's best to check out websites of surgeons as a price list may be on their site. Each surgeon has their own pricing policies. It seems unusual that the first quote wasn't broken down. It should be possible to do this.

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

While price is always a consideration, it is more important to check the surgeons' qualifications, board status and experience.  Rhinoplasty is a complex operation and you have to choose someone who is skilled over a good price.

	The surgeries can be performed at the same sitting.  You do not need two different surgeries, and thus 2 different recovery periods and additional costs.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

As the other doctors pointed out, you have detailed the prices but what about the surgeons?  What about the anesthesiologist?  Price is not everything or the only thing when it comes to plastic surgery.  It is far more expensive to have to redo a bad breast cheap or nose job than to have paid a little more at the front end and not have any issues.  This is not to mention the heartache you would go thru.
You need to look at the surgeons, board certified, the type of anesthesia, whether they are board certified, the before and afters and the general sense you get from the practice.  Lastly you look at the cost.  You are not shopping for car or home furniture.  This is you and your body.

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

When it comes to plastic surgery. You should not let the price be the deciding factor. Don't forget you are going to look at your nose the rest of your life. If you have a great result you would be the happiest person. You could also be miserable if the results aren't good.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Although you are providing alot of information, there are still alot of factors that you have not provided that can make a significant difference in the price. For example, board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or surgeon providing anesthesia. Anatomic saline implants or smooth round? It is not quite fair to compare without knowing the exact details.

Your Opinion on Rhinoplasty and Breast Augmentation Costs?

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