The Cost of Rhinoplasty

The cost of a rhinoplasty procedure can vary greatly from region to region, city to city and doctor to doctor. Just as in any field, including medicine, there are groups and people that provide low cost, operations for large volume client bases on low budgets and higher cost operations to superstar medical personalities willing to pay astronomical prices. After doing research beforehand and paying attention to published reports on plastic surgery, one can easily find the names of plastic surgeons in the Southern California area, or any area, who have worked on famous celebrities. However, whatever your budget and approach, you can save money by researching the topic, making an informed decision and consulting with several doctors or groups until you find the one who makes you feel comfortable, and who is charging what you are willing to pay for the procedure.

Simply stated, without honing in on a specific location or naming a particular doctor, rhinoplasty costs should range from a minimum of $3,000 to no more than $12,000. This is the cost of hiring the surgeon only ? there are a variety of other fees involved in the procedure regardless of who performs the work and where it is performed. The amount of work necessary is also a predominant factor in the final cost.

By using this simple cost analysis, dividing the total amount of money spent on rhinoplasty cost over several years compiled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and arriving at an average total cost, each rhinoplasty performed in America averages out to approximately $4,500. That total appraisal includes the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, the facility fee and any other charges that a particular doctor or group of doctors may charge. If your quote from a doctor you have consulted with is substantially lower than the average, be sure to ask questions and ask to speak with former clients. Find out if this man has a philanthropic approach to medicine. Find out if there have ever been lawsuits filed against him. Keep asking until you leave or until you feel comfortable enough to proceed further in the relationship. Just like anything else in life ? if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

In general, unless your rhinoplasty procedure is of the most minimal type, perhaps a small bump or growth being removed or altered, you're going to need to be asleep for the procedure and that requires the skill of a good anesthesiologist. Usually, when you hire your doctor, you don't have a choice over the anesthesiologist ? you simply use the one he's got on his staff or the one that he's most comfortable working with. In general, an anesthesiologist should charge approximately $700 to keep you safely asleep for the time necessary for the operation. Remember to tell everyone you speak to if you have any allergies to any medicines or if you are currently taking any medicines as they may unfavorably interact with the anesthesia.

No matter where the doctor and the anesthesiologist are going to perform the surgery, there will be a cost for the facility. This cost includes and nurses or other staff necessary for the procedure, equipment and supplies to be used and the facility's general overhead. If the work must be performed in a hospital, there is going to be a higher charge involved than the fee charged for a simpler office procedure. Finally, this fee will include any costs involved in the anticipated recovery after the surgery. If a small procedure has been performed and a local anesthetic was administered the patient may be up, walking around, feeling fine and ready to leave after a final examination by the surgeon. However, if the work was more complex, if an anesthetic was necessary to keep the patient asleep for several hours, and if the pain quotient is expected to be higher due to the nature of the problem being addressed, it will be several more hours before the patient is examined and allowed to leave. All of these factors will affect the facility fee and should be completely discussed beforehand.

In some instances, the doctor may be offering a package price. If this makes you uncomfortable for any reason or if the total price for the work you are requesting does not feel proper, ask for a breakdown. If his breakdown does not conform with these averages, or if his explanations do nothing to allay your concerns, get a second opinion.

Rhinoplasty Info provides comprehensive information on preparing for and recovering from rhinoplasty, as well as costs, surgeons, and procedures, including revision rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty Info is the sister site of Dental Implants Web.

---

Botox, The No-Surgeon Solution to Wrinkles

Despite the fact that Botox is a toxin it's been... Read More

Blinded by the White?

Washington DC-By J. S. Ronnette-Patients traveling the road toward whiter... Read More

How to Remove Dye From Hair

How to remove dye from hair which is designed to... Read More

Splitting Hairs - What Can You Do About Split Ends

Isn't it a shame when you have to worry about... Read More

A Look At Tooth Whiteners

All we see on television in the movies is bright... Read More

All About Plastic Surgery

The plastic surgery has become a multi-million dollar one, as... Read More

Tanning Bed Tips -- Enhancing Your Tanning Experience!

If you are reading this, you have probably experienced the... Read More

Tanning Bed Pillows - A Great Addon to Your Tanning Bed Experience!

Remember the last time you were on a plain vanilla... Read More

Important Facts You Must Know About Dandruff

Do you know that dandruff affects about 70% of the... Read More

Testimonials on Permanent Makeup

Testimonials on Permanent MakeupI first thought about getting permanent eyeliner... Read More

Need to Look Your Best in a Hurry? Tips for a Quick and Polished Look!

Start with your face: it's your "canvas."Have a little extra... Read More

Coming Clean: The Truth About Soap

What Is Soap?Soap is the oldest cleanser around. It is... Read More

Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent Makeup

Frequently Asked Questions About Permanent CosmeticsQ2) What is the recovery... Read More

The Secret to Shiny Hair

I'm sure you've seen on TV the Pantene commercial where... Read More

Natural Ways to Treat Stretch Marks

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life. One... Read More

Deception Wrinkle Cream

Watch this recent ABC News clip and see the results... Read More

Get Free Cosmetic Samples Just for Completing Offers

There's almost nothing more irritating than buying a lot of... Read More

Winter Skin Care Survival Guide

Skin care survival guide. Cold winter air is far less... Read More

The Benefits of Discount Salon Equipment

Many suppliers of salon equipment offer products that are labeled... Read More

Are Herbs Weeds or Treasures?

Many herbs have been introduced into Australia and because they... Read More

Color Contact Lenses - Change Your Eye Color in the Blink of an Eye

Did you ever wish that you had a different eye... Read More

Tanning Beds: History and Advice

Tanning beds were brought to North America by German scientist... Read More

Lip Magic: Tips for Lips

As we get older our lips get smaller and thinner... Read More

Dermaglow For Natural Skin

Bring natural beauty to your skin with the launch of... Read More

Lip Augmentation - The Raw Facts

Lip augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures.... Read More

Mineral Cosmetics from the Dead Sea

Does the idea of using chemicals and preservatives on your... Read More

Effective Make-up and Beauty Tips: Dos and Donts, Avoid These Most Common Mistakes!

With the amount of importance given to make-up these days,... Read More

Flawless Makeup: Are You Using the Right Tools?

Like organizing our closets we must from time to time... Read More

Liposuction Cost: Worth Every Penny

Although the national average cost for liposuction charged by surgeons... Read More

Sunless Tanning Booth

As we begin to fully understand the serious consequences of... Read More

Bariatric Surgery Contributes to Rise in Body Contouring Procedures in Michiana

Elkhart, IN - A newly released report from the American... Read More

Learn How To Tan Safely

Finally summer has arrived, the sun is warm and inviting... Read More

Celtic Tattoos and Their Popularity

The history of the Celtic peoples goes back thousands of... Read More