A nose job or Rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery performed for people who don’t feel satisfied with the current shape and size of their nose. It can also be performed in order to reconstruct the nose to a different form, if there are problems like sinuses or injury. Nose jobs are among the top five most popular plastic surgeries in the United States. The cost of a nose job varies depending on factors such as experience of the surgeon, the type of the surgery performed and the location of the hospital or surgery clinic.
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How Much Is It?
• Depending on the type and complexity of the surgery, a nose job may cost from $3,000 to $12,000.
• According to Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Statistics.com, the national average cost for a nose job was $4,314 in 2010 while it has raised to $4,493 in 2012 according to The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• According to Docshop.com the cost of a Rhinoplasty can range from $3,000 to $8,000.
What Should Be Included?
• The cost includes Surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee and facility fee.
• The cost of anesthesia ranges from $1,000 to $1,300 while facility costs range from $500-$2,000.
• Most Doctors are glad to offer free consultation in order to help the patient decide the best for him/herself.
Extra Costs May Include
• Medication after the surgery will be covered by the patient if the Doctor prescribes any.
• Some Doctors may ask fees for consultation.
• The Doctor may perform Revisions or future small touch ups. These are extra costs which sometimes might cost more than the initial surgery.
• Patients may need to visit the Doctor for a couple of times after the surgery, in order to make sure that everything is working properly. Each visit is an extra cost.
Factors Affecting the Cost of a Nose Job
• Skill, training and experience of the Doctor
• The geographic location of the hospital or the surgery clinic
• Type and complexity of the surgery
• Post care, such as medication, revisions and visits
How to Save Money?
Your insurance company may cover some of the costs for your nose job if it is a medical necessity. Life Insurances usually don’t cover nose jobs that are purely for cosmetic purposes.
Some Tips to Know
• Nose jobs are expensive and at times may not render the desired results. Unless for medical reasons, you need to think twice and be well prepared before undergoing the procedure.
• Bargaining may not always render best results when it comes to nose jobs. Even if you are tempted to choose cheaper surgery with less qualified surgeons, this may result in unwanted results which may cause complicated problems.
• Girls should be at least 14 years old and boys should be at least 15 years old in order to perform a nose job.
• The older you get, the harder it will be to perform a nose job. If you are above 40 years of age, carefully consider a rhinoplasty.
• In order to make your expectations realistic, discuss your specific needs with your surgeon.
• Be well aware of the risks of a nose job. These might include, bleeding, infection, and reactions to medication or anesthesia.
• Choose your surgeon carefully for satisfactory results. If you are unhappy with the results, you may undergo with revision rhinoplasty procedure which should be performed at least a year after the initial surgery.
• In order to see the full effect of a nose job, you need to wait up to one year.
• Avoid all nasal medications for three months before your surgery.