The cost of nose surgery is dependent on the following factors:

• the surgeon’s skill level/experience

• the extent and complication of the rhinoplasty procedure

• the geographic location of where the surgery is performed

Only after examining your nose and discussing with you your needs and expectations, can your surgeon tell you the exact cost of rhinoplasty.

Primary nose job costs range from $3,000 to $8,000. The cost comprises of 3 fees: anesthesia fee (ranging from $600 to $1,000), facility fee (ranging from $700 to $1,100) and surgical fee (this fee is difficult to determine since it depends on such factors as the surgeon’s experience, training, skills).

Revision rhinoplasty costs are much higher than primary rhinoplasty costs since revision rhinoplasty requires much more knowledge and experience and is more complex than primary nose jobs. The costs range from $10,000 to $15,000.

Choosing a board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon from the American Board of Plastic Surgery is an essential factor for a successful nose surgery and achieving satisfying results.  Since board certification requires specific and thorough surgical education and training, certified surgeons may require higher fees. However, opting for such a surgeon will increase your odds of success and reduce the risk of complications as you will receive the most appropriate treatment.

The type of certification is also important. There are more than 150 self-designated boards, but few of them (e.g. the American Board of Plastic Surgery) are designated by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

As mentioned above, the extent of the nose surgery also influences the cost of rhinoplasty, e.g. a slight modification or reduction to the point of the nose requires less surgical time and fee than narrowing the bridge or a complete change of the nose shape.

The cost of rhinoplasty may be partially covered by insurance if the procedure is a medical necessity. However, if rhinoplasty is done for purely cosmetic reasons, then it is not covered by insurance.