Why is it so expensive to suture my nose tip? 7,000-10,000? Really? (Photo)

It's not possible to just suture the nose tip to correct what you see. You would need a full rhinoplasty, involving very complicated work on the tip of your nose. In fact, it's work so complicated that most plastic surgeons cannot accomplish it with expertise.

It's just that you don't have training in this area. If you were to follow me around for six months, seeing what goes on during various rhinoplasties, in detail, you'd have a better feel for why it can be soooooo hard to make what seems like just a tiny change!I'd recommend reading the section in my "Web reference" link on how to find an expert plastic surgeon. You have a very difficult nose to approach surgically, and you need to take care to stay out of trouble.

The total cost of a rhinoplasty takes many factors into account. In addition to the surgeon fee, there are significant costs for both the operating room and for anesthesia. In general, fees are based on the amount of time that will be required in the operating room. It is important to understand, however, that even though an "indent" in the tip may seem small, creating a beautiful nose in a safe, successful and long lasting manner takes time. Even the smallest defect requires precise surgical techniques and a healthy respect for nasal support and function. Rhinoplasty surgery is art. As a result, I always tell my patients that the surgery will take as long as it needs to, I am not in a rush, and we will not leave the operating room until I am completely happy.

Hello and thanks for your question.Please keep in mind that this is your face and nose. It would cost a great deal more to correct a surgery that was not done well. I would highly recommend you focus on quality and not the cost. This is an artistic, difficult and precise procedure that needs a surgeon who is truly passionate about the field. It needs a great deal of expertise, extensive training, knowledge of anatomy, artistry and commitment to best possible result.I would highly recommend visiting a few plastic surgeons who specialize in this exacting and artistic procedure. In our office we provide patients with a personalized, and individualized  consultation to address these similar issues.



For more information and many before and after examples please see the link below.



Best wishes and good luck.



Dr. Sajjadian



Triple Certified Plastic Surgeon

Iknow just how u feel! I say the same thing when a Plummer comes to my house. If he "fixes a small leak but later the house floods" then I would know why one should shop quality not price. Often Morris required than a tip alone since the rest of the nose has to be balanced. I charge more as do other very experienced rhinoplasty surgeons because I have more than35 years experience doing thousands of noses and half of those are revisions needed because the primary surgery turned out poorly. Shop quality not price--unless u don't mind "a flooded house".

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you may benefit from a tip refining rhinoplasty. Your surgeon can
accomplish this by trimming, suturing, and reshaping the cartilage in your
lower nose. Cost varies based on geographic region and surgeon expertise.  My best advice is to not choose your surgeon based on price alone.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and not just a computer animation system. The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

There are many variables that contribute to surgical
fees: the extent of the procedure, geographic location of the surgical
practice, the credentials and level of training of the surgeon, his or her
expertise and reputation, the fee for the anesthesia provider, and facility
charge (the facility should be accredited by a national accrediting
organization like the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory
Surgery Facilities (AAAASF)). It is important to compare “apples to apples”.
You should find the most qualified individual to perform a surgical procedure,
not the least expensive. Your health and safety depend on it.

If your selection of a surgeon is determined
primarily by high or low fees, ultimately, you may be disappointed with your
choice. Shopping for bargains should be saved for sandals and t-shirts not
procedures that require scientific knowledge, training, judgment, artistry and
expertise.

I would suggest that you find a plastic surgeon
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the
American Society for Aesthetic  Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS) or Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS) that
you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that
surgeon in person.

 

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

Rhinoplasty  is one of the most difficult procedures to perform correctly in the entire field of cosmetic surgery, so this is just not a simple and easy procedure.  In addition, most patients require a full rhinoplasty to make sure all the components of the nose balance with the new tip, since the nose is a 3-dimensional structure. To reduce the bulbous tip does frequently require suture techniques a conservative cartilage removal and occasional cartilage graft when needed.  The cost of a rhinoplasty procedure is directly proportional to the amount of time it takes to perform the procedure in a formal operating room, time monitored by a physician anesthesiologist under general anesthesia, and the surgeon's professional fees for performing the surgery in addition to all of the post operative follow-up appointments for the first year.  For more information about bulbous tip reduction,  diagrams, our current price list and many before and after examples, please see the link and the video below

Its not only a few stitches, what cost the money is knowing where to put the stitches so you can get a great result. if you choose someone like me that have perform more than 500 Rhinoplasty with great result, the price will not be the same as someone who perform this surgery a few times per year. Of course I found that really expensive because surgeries in DR cost less that in the states, but if I where in the states, that will definitely be the average price for a surgery like the one you need. Do not choose your surgeon by the price only, make sure he/she actually knows what is doing. rhinoplasty can have amazing result in good hands, but it can also have catastrophic result if the surgeon dont actually know what is doing. Best of luck, 

The fees you are expecting are very low for a rhinoplasty by an experienced plastic surgeon. Rhinoplasty is a true work of art and requires many years and many procedures for a surgeon to do with precision and accuracy. Can you imaging how you'd feel if you had a truly poor result because you chose a surgeon who was inexpensive but proved to be poorly trained or just inexperienced? And keep in mind that revisions are more complex and much more costly. I would say that of all the procedures I do, rhinoplasty is the one that patients worry most about, even more than facelifts. My advice is to get at least 3 consultations with highly recommended plastic surgeons who can show you a very large number of before and after pictures of their work. Computer imaging the possibilities can be fun but seeing the surgeons work speaks volumes. Ask about your safety too. Will the procedure be done in an accredited surgery center by a board certified anesthesiologist? That alone would typically run $2000.00+. In Dallas there are many excellent surgeons. Prices do vary with experience and reputation (and regionally) but I believe you could have a very good result done safely in this area starting in the $6000.00 range for a tip rhinoplasty, if you were a candidate for that alone. You would expect to see higher fees for more extensive procedures that included the nasal bones or the use of cartilage grafts.

Without knowing exactly what will be done It is difficult to comment on the estimate for your surgery. While we are all concerned about cost, the fees vary depending on what is necessary and the experience of your surgeon. The most expensive surgeon is not necessarily the best but be careful because a revision of poor work will cost a lot more.