Nearly all plastic or cosmetic surgery is considered elective, which
means health insurance does not pay for it. This means you need to have a
grasp of the full cost of nose job surgery.
Nose job is a term
which really refers to nose molding or nose forming, and it is one of
the world's most common plastic surgery procedures. Many people choose
to have it performed because they are unhappy with the shape and size of
their nose, and want to improve the look of their face. Once you've
decided to have an alteration made, the second question many people ask
is, "What is the cost of a nose job?"
As with any medical
procedure, the cost of nose job differs depending on who performs the
surgery, where it is performed and what resources are needed to complete
the surgery. This is one of the few plastic surgery procedures that can
occasionally be covered by insurance. Coverage can arise when the
surgery must be performed for medical reasons such as to correct a
breathing problem. If your surgery is purely cosmetic, you will need to
pay for it out of pocket.
The cost of a nose job generally runs
from about $3000 to $6000, depending on the exact procedure to be
performed. Where the surgery is completed is also a major factor. If the
surgery must be done in a hospital instead of an outpatient surgery
center or office, the cost will be higher. It will also depend on
whether a local or general anesthetic is required to complete the
surgery. If a general anesthetic is needed, the cost will be higher as
an anesthesiologist will need to be present for the surgery.
Other
factors that come into play are the fees for pre- and post-operative
care, any other facility fees, and your location in the country. Nose
jobs can be more expensive if the plastic surgeon is well known or in a
high demand area such as Atlanta, Beverly Hills or New York City. The
degree of difficulty of your procedure will also be a factor. Obviously,
the longer the surgery takes, the more it will cost.
The cost of a
nose job should never be the only deciding factor in choosing a plastic
surgeon or surgery facility. You will want to take into account whether
you feel comfortable with the surgeon, as well as the doctor's
experience and other qualifications. Always choose a board certified
plastic surgeon with experience in nose job and any other procedures you
want to have. Make sure to look at before and after pictures to get a
feel for the results the doctor has previously produced for other
patients
