Rhinoplasty to reshape the nose is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures in the world. People who choose to have it done will need to know the cost of rhinoplasty to start planning their goal of having a more attractive nose.
The price range for rhinoplasty can be between $3,000 and $12,000. Why the huge price range? The cost of rhinoplasty, like the cost of other cosmetic surgery procedures, will largely depend on several factors.
Here is a list of factors that influence the final rhinoplasty cost you pay:
1) Location where your rhinoplasty surgeon is located
In general, the average cost of rhinoplasty in the United States is $4,500. Nose jobs can be more expensive if the rhinoplasty surgeon is well known or located in a high-demand area like Atlanta, Beverly Hills, or New York City. For example, the cost of rhinoplasty in New York City is approximately $7,000, while the same procedure in Oklahoma can cost $5,000. If you have rhinoplasty in Asia, the cost is likely to be $2,000 to $4,000.
2) The place where the surgery is performed
The place where rhinoplasty is performed is an important determinant in the cost of a nose job. If the nose job is to be performed in a hospital rather than an outpatient surgery center or office, the cost of the facility will be higher.
3) Rhinoplasty Surgeon Skills and Training
A plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, who has extensive experience specific to rhinoplasty, as well as experience in all areas of facial plastic surgery, is likely to charge higher fees. A board certified surgeon would have successfully completed specific and rigorous surgical education and training. Hiring a board-certified surgeon will help ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment for your condition and reduce the risk of complications.
4) Type of anesthesia used
The cost of rhinoplasty will also depend on whether local or general anesthesia is required to complete the surgery. If general anesthesia is needed, the cost will be higher than the services of an anesthesiologist will cost at least $700.
5) Scope of the rhinoplasty procedure
The extent of the surgical modification makes a difference in the final cost figure. For example, a minor reshaping or reduction to the tip of the nose requires less surgical time compared to narrowing the bridge or a complete change in the shape of the nose. The type of rhinoplasty procedure, open or closed, also affects surgical time and subsequent cost.
As you can see, the cost of rhinoplasty will vary depending on the skill of the surgeon, the geographic area where the surgeon is located, where the surgery will be performed, as well as the type of structural and cosmetic changes required.
Take some time to do your research before choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon. You can only get a more accurate idea of how much rhinoplasty surgery is going to cost after the surgeon of your choice has performed an examination and developed a surgical plan.
