How Much Does Revision Rhinoplasty Cost?

Simply because a rhinoplasty surgery is a "revision" doesn't necessarily mean that it would be a difficult surgery or that it should cost more than a primary rhinoplasty. With the fairly minor changes you are looking for, it sounds like pretty much any experienced rhinoplasty surgeon could handle it and you could expect to have a good result for relatively little cost. Often, surgeons will take advantage of the frustration and fear that a revision rhinoplasty patient has -- and their need to be assured that "this is the last time" that they will ever have have surgery on their nose -- and will charge an exorbitant fee for a relatively simple revision. Actually, the most common reason for revision is because the initial relatively inexperienced surgeon didn't compensate for the effect of gravity following their rhinoplasty by taking enough cartilage down just above the tip of the nose. This common mistake creates what's called a "polybeak", where this area looks fuller or more swollen than ideal. However, this is an incredibly easy fix for the experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, since all he/she has to do is expose this small area of cartilage above the tip and trim usually 2 or 3 millimeters of and be done with it. I personally would not charge more than $3000 for such a surgery (as it still requires more technical skill than usual to work through the scar and the judgement to know exactly how much to remove). Your situation also may just require a little trim of this and that and therefore shouldn't cost much more.

Hello and thank you for your question. The cost of revision Rhinoplasty varies based on geographic location and surgeon expertise. The total cost of revision rhinoplasty in my practice starts at $27k (all fees included). If you have breathing problems with documented nostril collapse and a deviated septum, then insurance can sometimes cover a portion of the cost. 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

 Prices vary from Region to Region, experience of a Surgeon, extent of work and if or not cartilage grafting is involved, etc. It's a customized process that requires in person exam, or at least a preliminary evaluation based on photos, reading the op-report etc.

It would be cheaper to go back to your original surgeon--assuming he is capable of performing a revision surgery which is usually more difficult than the original surgery. I revise my patients for free with a small facility and anesthesia fee if needed. Without seeing your pictures or examining you in person, I can't quote an exact price. But depending on the degree of difficulty I would probably charge somewhere between $4000 to $10,000 for a revision. From what you describe, it sounds like a minor revision, but nothing is ever simple with a rhinoplasty.

Revision rhinoplasty is just a general term that could be applied to variety of surgeries with different complexities and skill demand. Sometimes just a small maneuver is all that is needed to deliver the goal, versus other times a whole lengthy reconstructive surgery with multiple grafts such as rib or ear cartilage will be in order. In general, revisions are roughly around 1.5 times more expensive than primary nose jobs, as they demand more skills, and time. In US, the price range could vary from 8-10K in less expensive geographic areas up to 30K in more popular practices and cities. Unfortunately, there is no good correlation between the price and skill set as many other factors can play a role, thus due diligence on researching the credentials and a solid photo gallery is key in finding the best fit for you.

Thank you for your question. The cost of rhinoplasty is a factor of surgical time and difficulty. Surgery cost varies based on surgeons level of expertise, , the need for cartilage grafting,surgical facility and the geographic location.In general , revision rhinoplasty usually cost more than in primary cases.