Rhinoplasty at a lower cost from a med student?

Rhinoplasty prices vary greatly
because the rhinoplasty procedure itself encompasses a wide range of
techniques that can be performed to different extents.Therefore the cost
range is pretty wide from $6000-$12,000. My recommendation is to first
find qualified surgeons   that are board certified by the American Board
of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Otolaryngology. Find one or
two surgeons you trust, then compare prices between them. Factors that
influence the price include:
1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight
stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctors office?
2. Type of Anesthesia -  IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a
board certified anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist be used, or an
RN?
    
 
3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best
trained (and longest) would be a surgeon board  certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery, but also consider American Board of
Otolaryngology trained surgeons
    
 4. Length and Complexity of
Surgery - Tip Rhinoplasty only or complete rhinoplasty, open or closed
technique, deviated septum repair,or breathing problems corrected, , how
long, ?etc

Short answer - no.  As faculty at a Medical School, I sometimes get asked this question.  Medical students are not MDs yet.  As such, they are not licensed to practice medicine independently.  Therefore, they will not have privileges to perform procedures.  Some programs will run resident clinics, in which the resident performs the procedure under the supervision of the attending surgeon - which is what you may be referring to.Truth be told, this is a procedure that has results that should last you the rest of your life.  If you try to cut corners on a cosmetic procedure, you are more likely to require a revision surgery - which usually costs more.  Thus, spending less now may lead to you spending more later.My advice:  Get the rhinoplasty done by a board-certified facial plastic or general plastic surgeon and find a surgeon you are comfortable with.  In the long-run, you'll be happy you did.Dr. E

Medical students are not physicians, so they are NOT allowed to perform surgery.  Residents ARE physicians, and they are allowed to perform surgery under supervision of their mentors.  Costs will differ depending on the area and the details of your surgery, so you will not be able to get exact information on that without an exam in person.  Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified.  I've attached a link where you can start your search.