Rhinoplasty and chin reduction cost? (Photo)

Cost factors vary significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include:


1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctor’s office? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA.


2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used?
    
      3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
   
      4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. Will other complementary procedures also be also performed during the same surgery?

  I think chin reduction and rhinoplasty to soften the facial features will be very appropriate for you.  The cost may vary widely based upon demand for the surgeon.lKenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Dear Jezzii559;



You are a
very attractive lady. If you are not
happy with your nose, rhinoplasty is a good idea, although, frankly, it's not
going to be a major rhinoplasty because your nose is pretty good. It's nicely proportional to your face. Regarding the chin: it's a little hard
to tell from these photographs. Ideally,
the chin should protrude as far forward as a vertical line droped from the lips.
In your case, it may not be appropriate to have a chin reduction. The best thing you can do is to have a
consultation with someone who specializes in facial procedures.The chin and the nose are very important
contributors to a satisfactory profile. With your excellent facial features, it's not going to take major
changes to give you what you want.You need to have several consultations with surgeons.



Computer
imaging will be very helpful. Computer imaging,
uploads an existing picture of the patient into a special computer. Then, the surgeon
and an artist sit down and work up a predicted picture of what you most likely
will look like after surgery and healing. (The technology is also known as computer morphing.) The final, healed
patient picture is included so a three-picture panel known as a triptych. In many cases, the actual
after-surgery, healed results look better than the predicted picture. Look for
a practice that offers that service; it’s the best way to get a glimpse into
the surgeon’s mind about what he or she is thinking regarding the changes that can be
made to your appearance.



It is a
wise idea to do some homework, too. Finding a good cosmetic plastic surgeon starts with a
computer search of surgeons in your -- or distant -- areas. Best results come from
super-specialists (a medical, not an
advertising term) who do the procedure you want at least weekly and have done
it for at least a decade.
Once you narrow in on the website of a surgeon who looks
good to you, focus on the before and after pictures, looking for patients who
have had the procedure you want. There should be dozens and dozens of such
photos.
Many good, plain language books about cosmetic plastic
surgery are on Amazon.com or Barnes&Noble.com.

As you read, write down questions that can be asked later in
consultation with a surgeon.



Regarding fees: they vary, depending on where you have the surgery done. The
larger the city, the higher the fees because the costs of doing business are
higher. In the Greater Visalia
area, there may be someone who is very experienced and who does mostly noses in his or her practice. But if there is not, you will have to go a little farther into one of the
larger Calilfornia cities, remembering the fees depend on:   The surgeon’s
expertise,       "       "          experience    His degree of specializationTypically, the most talented surgeons tend to
charge a bit more because they are delivering expertise and a lesser
chance of patient dissatisfaction. It's
generally better to go to a super-specialist than someone less
specialized. Also remember that the
total cost includes:   The outpatient surgery center    Or a hospital    Or  a doctor’s
office surgical facility The services the doctor who
provides anesthesia, say, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) or a
board-certified doctor anesthesiologist are also necessary. My preference is always for board-certified MD anesthesiologists
because they are the most experienced and sophisticated practitioners in the
world of anesthesiology.



Best
wishes to you,







Robert
Kotler, MD, FACS