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

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I have seen other nose surgery estimates costs that are so much less and there bifid tip was much more prominent then mine and they also needed even more surgery on there bridge as well but there estimate was only around 3,000$!!! My nose tip indent is so small i can not imagine it would even need much sutering at all... Not even close to as much as these other nose estimates i have seen. I honestly guessed that mine would only be around 3000-4000$

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

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.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

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

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

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".

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

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

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