Get Plastic Surgery at a Lower Cost by a Resident at a University?

March 16, 2012
Asked By:Jennifer4970

In a question posted on Realself asking if it is possible to get a rhinoplasty for under $1000, a plastic surgeon suggested that it is possible to get rhinoplasty and other plastic surgery procedures at a lower cost at a major university such as UCLA or USC by a resident under the guidance of an experienced plastic surgeon. I just wanted to confirm if this is a possibility.

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RealSelf data shows that the average cost of rhinoplasty is $11,170

According to real patient reviews on RealSelf, the price can range from just $4,380 to $23,000

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March 25, 2012

Answer: Rhinoplasty by resident

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Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 25, 2012

Answer: Rhinoplasty by resident

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Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 6, 2018

Answer: Discounted rhinoplasty performed by a resident in training may not lead to the result of an expert - even if he's observing.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 6, 2018

Answer: Discounted rhinoplasty performed by a resident in training may not lead to the result of an expert - even if he's observing.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2015

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Costs at a University

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2015

Answer: Eyelid Surgery Costs at a University

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 17, 2015

Answer: Rhinoplasty by Resident Surgeon

Sam Rizk, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Lower cost surgeries at a University.

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Answer: Lower cost surgeries at a University.

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