Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Rhinoplasty or a 'nose job' is a popular surgical procedure that can make a strong change in the balance of your facial features and also in your self-esteem. The changes that a rhinoplasty surgeon can make include decreasing or increasing the size of the nose, altering the tip or bridge of the nose, and narrowing or changing the shape of the nostrils.

Nose surgery may be cosmetic surgery that is performed in order to reshape the nose, and although rhinoplasty is most often sought for cosmetic reasons, it can also help correct structural defects that may cause breathing problems.

Rhinoplasty Candidates

Nose job candidates should be in their mid teens or older - 14 to 15 for girls, and a bit older for boys. The nasal bone has matured by then and the shape of the nose will have stabilized. Cosmetic surgery patients need to have realistic expectations for their surgery before hand. It is essential prior to surgery for the surgeon to know what the patient hopes to look like after rhinoplasty, but it is important that those expectations be aligned with what is surgically possible. Before the rhinoplasty surgery, you'll have a chance to discuss your personal goals in detail with your rhinoplasty surgeon.

Rhinoplasty Cost and Financing

Rhinoplasty surgery costs vary quite a bit depending on different factors. Each individual's procedure is unique, and depends on the patient's goals and physiology.

Different regions have different pricing: a nose job performed in Manhattan or Beverly Hills will cost more than in a smaller metropolitan area. Ask what services are covered in the stated rhinoplasty cost. Things like anesthesia, surgical costs, and other fees can add up if not included in the quoted price.

Doctors realize that most patients will not be able to pay for the costs of cosmetic surgery out-of-pocket, and as a result most accept rhinoplasty financing. There are several different options, including short-term, no-interest plans, long-term plans with interest, and some physicians will even offer their own plans.