Is finesse rhinoplasty less expensive then normal rhinoplasty?

Question

I'm looking for very subtle changes for my rhinoplasty. Fixing my hanging columnella, and my tip asymmetry. I also have a deviated septum and was wondering if costs are lessened if done in a hospital?

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty, by definition, is a complicated procedure, requiring skill, experience, and finesse.  Although there will be a range in what Surgeons charge, I would encourage you to seek out experience and reputation over low prices.  A less expensive and poorly performed Rhinoplasty can lead to a much more expensive and complicated revision.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

No.  All rhinoplasties are finesse rhinoplasties.  The cost on the low end may be $5000 or so.Find a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds  
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the 
 plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a   
sense of who can deliver the results. 	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

I quickly Googled 'finesse rhinoplasty' - its obviously a marketing term describing closed rhinoplasty. The rhinoplasty procedure is a cosmetic operation that is customized for each patient. I think any good rhinoplasty surgeon will apply his or her own 'finesse' to the operation to maximize the cosmetic result.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty is a rhinoplasty based on the skill of the surgeon not on a name. A conservative rhinoplasty with is what you need without an overdone rhinoplasty. Choose a very experienced surgeon for this for the best results.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Finesse  is simply an adjective to describe how the surgeon approaches the rhinoplasty procedure. A columellar plasty is performed on patient's who have a hanging columella. A columellar-plasty is cheaper than a full rhinoplasty. Tip asymmetry is addressed through a tip plasty , but only when the remainder of the nose does not need to be  operated upon.   Performing a rhinoplasty in the hospital is more expensive than in an outpatient surgical center. Cosmetic rhinoplasty must be paid for by the patient, while a deviated septum is billed to the patient's medical insurance for medical necessity when symptomatic. For more information please see the link below

Edgar Eduardo Santos, MD · Answer

i think that the cost is exactly the same in a primary Rhinoplasty even if you want to make a subtle change because it implies the same risks, it implies an incision, a recovery period, the same things than if you want to make a big change to your nose.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

I think all rhinoplasties are "finesse" procedures. Select a surgeon who shows you natural results. Licensed, certified operating centers out of the hospital are typically less expensive for the patients having cosmetic surgery.

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

The same general time is involved in a rhinoplasty even if it is for subtle changes.  Sometimes these may need longer.   Also the risks apply to either.  Insurance may cover the septoplasty but will not cover any of the rhinoplasty.   Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Is finesse rhinoplasty less expensive then normal rhinoplasty?

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