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Melbourne Septo/rhinoplasty for $500 Surgeon Fee. Could Not Be Happier! - Melbourne, Australia
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Hi all :) I just wanted to share a little of my...
ems89October 7, 2013
WORTH IT$850
Hi all :) I just wanted to share a little of my experience with septoplasty and rhinoplasty now that I'm 2 months post op.
I mainly wanted to write a review to share the differences in surgeons and prices that I came across while I was in the process of finding the perfect surgeon for me.
So, firstly.. The problems I had with my nose was my large-ish dorsal hump and I found it drooped a little too much. I also had a deviated septum.
I went to see plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Greensmith in Malvern after hearing wonderful things from a lot of different sources. I was very happy with the first consultation and even though I was quoted $12,000, I decided after a few weeks and a few more consultations with different surgeons to book in with him.
Luckily for me though, before paying the fee, I met a girl at work who had had both rhino and septo about 6 months earlier. The only difference was that she only paid $500!
She gave me her surgeons details and I booked in for a consultation straight away.
I got in to see ENT surgeon Dr. Robert Thomas (who works out of Cabrini Hospital in Malvern) very quickly and after the consultation (where he was very thorough in terms of checking my deviated septum and the medical side in general) I decided to cancel my appointment with Dr. Greensmith and book in with Dr. Thomas.
I have nothing against Dr. Greensmith but I felt just as comfortable with Dr. Thomas (if not more) and I couldn't argue with the price difference and quality of both surgeons after seeing all the before and after photos. The only thing which might scare some people off a bit is (like I mentioned earlier), Dr Thomas is an ENT surgeon NOT a plastic surgeon but he also has years of rhinoplasty under his belt and from what I have been told he thoroughly enjoys performing it and is a bit of a perfectionist...And he is amazing at it!
So..Long story short, I was able to book my surgery date only weeks after the first consultation, the whole team from the anaesthetist to the nurses were amazing the whole way through. Dr. Thomas came in to see me before and after I went in and made me feel very comfortable. I spent a night in hospital and with the bupa cover I have, didnt have to pay a cent. I felt no pain through out the whole process and had limited bruising and a bit of swelling (swelling was definitely worst than the bruising). Once I saw the end result, I literally cried because I was so happy with how everything had turned out.
Now that its 2 months on, Im even more pleased with how my nose looks.
I couldnt recommend Dr. Thomas more and if you do have a medical issue as well as wanting rhino I would absolutely (at least) book a consultation with him before seeing plastic surgeons.
All up I paid $500 for the surgeons fee and about $350 for the anaesthetist after rebate!
I mainly wanted to write a review to share the differences in surgeons and prices that I came across while I was in the process of finding the perfect surgeon for me.
So, firstly.. The problems I had with my nose was my large-ish dorsal hump and I found it drooped a little too much. I also had a deviated septum.
I went to see plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Greensmith in Malvern after hearing wonderful things from a lot of different sources. I was very happy with the first consultation and even though I was quoted $12,000, I decided after a few weeks and a few more consultations with different surgeons to book in with him.
Luckily for me though, before paying the fee, I met a girl at work who had had both rhino and septo about 6 months earlier. The only difference was that she only paid $500!
She gave me her surgeons details and I booked in for a consultation straight away.
I got in to see ENT surgeon Dr. Robert Thomas (who works out of Cabrini Hospital in Malvern) very quickly and after the consultation (where he was very thorough in terms of checking my deviated septum and the medical side in general) I decided to cancel my appointment with Dr. Greensmith and book in with Dr. Thomas.
I have nothing against Dr. Greensmith but I felt just as comfortable with Dr. Thomas (if not more) and I couldn't argue with the price difference and quality of both surgeons after seeing all the before and after photos. The only thing which might scare some people off a bit is (like I mentioned earlier), Dr Thomas is an ENT surgeon NOT a plastic surgeon but he also has years of rhinoplasty under his belt and from what I have been told he thoroughly enjoys performing it and is a bit of a perfectionist...And he is amazing at it!
So..Long story short, I was able to book my surgery date only weeks after the first consultation, the whole team from the anaesthetist to the nurses were amazing the whole way through. Dr. Thomas came in to see me before and after I went in and made me feel very comfortable. I spent a night in hospital and with the bupa cover I have, didnt have to pay a cent. I felt no pain through out the whole process and had limited bruising and a bit of swelling (swelling was definitely worst than the bruising). Once I saw the end result, I literally cried because I was so happy with how everything had turned out.
Now that its 2 months on, Im even more pleased with how my nose looks.
I couldnt recommend Dr. Thomas more and if you do have a medical issue as well as wanting rhino I would absolutely (at least) book a consultation with him before seeing plastic surgeons.
All up I paid $500 for the surgeons fee and about $350 for the anaesthetist after rebate!
Replies (38)
October 8, 2013
Thank you for sharing your experience on RealSelf. That's an insanely low price! Did insurance cover any of your procedure?
October 9, 2013
No worries! My health insurance just covered half the anaesthetic fee and all of the hospital. I'm on the highest level of cover possible so thats why. The surgeon fee is just straight out $500 with no rebate which I paid when I went in to see him the week after surgery :)
November 24, 2020
Can I ask what insurance company/type of cover/length of insurance plan you were on? I'm thinking of getting the same as you as I live in Melbourne too :)
November 11, 2014
Hi can you please pm me your before and after photos ? I am also trying to find dr thompsons details online but cannot - can you help?
April 27, 2015
Hi! I was just wondering if you might be able to post some photos if you're comfortable? I live in Melbourne and am really interested how it turned out, as I have a similar situation (deviation but wanting some change in shape).
May 11, 2015
Thank you so much for the helpful information ems! If you could send me any before and after pictures you above that would be amazing as I'm currently in the process of finding a doctor. My email is *********@*************
Thanks!
UPDATED FROM ems89
3 months post
I just wanted to reiterate..
ems89October 9, 2013
Although I did go in knowing that I primarily wanted the shape changed, I already knew that I had the deviation and therefor knew he could help me, as he is an ENT surgeon..If you're just looking for cosmetic purposes I don't think that he will be able to help.
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October 16, 2013
Thanks so much for your post. Coincidentally I have been tossing up between Mr Greensmith (who I've used previously for other, smaller cosmetic jobs and who I know to be great) and Mr Thomas. The price difference is hard to believe and really hard to ignore. I too have a deviated septum but also have a small bump that I'd like to get removed at the same time. I don't really want to contemplate another round of surgery just for the bump, so while the septum is being fixed I figured I might as well get the whole lot done at the same time. But I was really nervous about Mr Thomas only being an ENT. I have met with Mr Thomas twice, and my only concern is that he hasn't really told me what to expect as far as the bump is concerned and what my nose will look like, or shown me any before and afters. However, you have allayed some of my fears and it's such a coincidence that you have been to both doctors I've been considering, and recently too! It's good to know someone else has had the same experience and is very positive about it. Thanks again.
October 17, 2013
No worries at all! Im glad you found my post!
I completely agree with you in terms of Dr. Thomas. He didn't really give me much of an indication of exactly what he was going to do either. I just kept reiterating what I wanted and that I didnt want a huge change, mainly just the bump removed. He agreed with me but didnt expand too much on exactly what he thought it would look like after which did make me a bit nervous. I guess I took a bit of a leap of faith but I felt like I really trusted him for some reason and it paid off!
Did Dr. Thomas show you any of his previous patients before/afters or do you mean he didnt do the digital imaging? Just asking because I saw quite a few of his before and afters and was quite impressed with them and seeing them made me feel more at ease.
I tried to post some photos but I dont think it worked :S..If you want me to send you some before/afters via email so you can see the sort of change that I had I would be more than happy to! Or if you have any other questions just ask :)
October 31, 2013
Hi ems89. I would love to see some before and afters. I sent you a private message with my email address a while back, but will send you another one in case you didn't receive it. Thanks again.
October 27, 2013
I just dont understand the price.. what is the catch!!
October 28, 2013
It definitely sounds too good to be true huh! Im more than happy to send before/afters to anyone who would like to see the results..
I didn't have any consultations with other ENT surgeons but Im sure they would be around the same price range if your main priority was medical surgery..Plastic surgeons just charge a ridiculous amount and because they all do, it seems reasonable but (in my opinion) really isnt.
April 2, 2014
Hello, is the doctors name Dr Robert Thomas or Dr Andrew Thomas? Also can you please email me his contact details and before and after images of your nose: *********@****net
Thank u so much.
June 17, 2014
Hi
Thank you for all the information you have shared with us.
If it's not to much trouble can you please send me before and after photos.
Also the adders and the name of the doctor.
Thank again.
My email address is
**********@hotmail.com
August 12, 2014
Hi could i also please have a look at your before and after pictures and have the doctor's contact information. Thanks
October 3, 2014
Hi Ems89, Could you please email me through before and after photo's?
I had an app with Greensmith but just booked an app with Robert Thomas..
vickialexva@hotmail.com
October 5, 2014
Hi again , I went and saw Dr Thomas last month and have booked in my Rhino surgery in November .
I have spent over a thousand dollars on consults with other plastic surgeons up until I saw Dr Thomas . He showed me many before and after pics and was thorough in terms of the procedure and I felt so relieved that I had finally felt comfortable to book in my procedure ;))
And to be honest the only difference between him and plastic surgeons is the price.
He was recommended to me by a friend who had a large hump that Dr Thomas corrected and she looks amazing !
October 5, 2014
Hi hanna. Do you have dr Thomas contact information? How much is an appointment? And how much is the procedure going to cost. Thanks
October 7, 2014
April 15, 2016
Hi Hannah, I have just sent you a private email. I would LOVE to chat with you about Dr Thomas, i have an appointment on May the 18th 2016. My Email is maggieandmrjones@outlook.com Thanks so so much.
March 26, 2014
Hi, I'm just wondering does it make any sense to go to see Dr Thomas if I want to do rhinoplasty because of big nose :/ I do have deviated septum as well, but that is not the main problem. Just don't want to spend time and money if he is not gonna help with my big nose! And was the consultation free? Thank you!
October 5, 2014
Hi I wad wondering if you have had any replies about your questions on dr Thomas? .I have the same problems with my nose as you. Thanks
July 14, 2014
Hi! Could you please send me some before & after pics? *******@gmail.com
I woul much appreciate it!
August 7, 2014
Hi can you email me your before and after photos ******@*****.com thank you
August 8, 2014
Hi, Thank you for your story. I have heard of Dr Robert Thomas and have also heard he is an excellent surgeon. Could you please email me your before and after photos, I would really appreciate that. thanks so much. My email is : ******@******.com
Can you email me contact information so I can set up a consultation? Send me an email ***@uwm.edu