Rhinoplasty Costs
Costs for rhinoplasty surgery can vary in a great range from approximately $2,500.00 up to $13,000.00. The factors that affect costs are many, including:
Geographic location
Complexity of the procedure
Amount of existing cartilage
Anatomy of bone structure
Surgeon’s expertise
The facility choice such as a hospital or office based facility
The overhead expenses of the office
Staff members participation in care
Type of anesthesia which may be general anesthesia, regional or local anesthesia and sedation
A Primary Key to Understanding the Impact of Training and Cost
It is understandable that costs may vary and the basis for a decision on the price to pay should begin with an investigation of the surgeon’s background. Often, in the case of rhinoplasty, the surgeon may have more than one type of board certification. In addition, the years of education that plastic surgeons undergo for rhinoplasty training vary. Plastic surgeons will usually undergo one or more years of participation in residency programs that may focus on general surgery, plastic surgery or otolaryngology. They may participate in more than one residency program in order to feel that they obtain adequate training to perform rhinoplasty. Plastic surgeons may participate in additional training through continuing education courses provided by organizations such as the American Academy
Choosing to have rhinoplasty is an important decision. Selecting the right plastic surgeon for a nose job is just as important. Make an informed decision.