- Surgeon’s fees – Range between $ 5,000 AUD and $ 15,000 AUD, depending on the exact procedure.
- Anaesthetist’s fees – Approximately $ 1,250 AUD
- Hospital costs – Approximately $ 1,500 AUD
Considering variations, you should be expecting to pay between $ 8,000 and $ 20,000 AUD
GST must be added to all costs quoted.
The wide variations in the costs of rhinoplasty quoted by different surgeons are because of combined variations in the above items.
Now let us look at each of these components in detail.
Surgeon’s fees
A rhinoplasty specialist or facial plastic surgeon’s fee usually includes the cost of the nose job, including pre-operative and post-operative care. That means you do not need to pay extra for a specified number of follow-up visits.
The surgeon’s fee for rhinoplasty depends on the surgeon you choose. The very wide range in fees reflects differences in surgeons’ expertise in nose reshaping surgery, professional qualifications, experience, professional recognition and popularity.
You should ensure sure you are choosing a surgeon with the requisite training for your rhinoplasty procedure.
Most surgeons say that rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult surgeries to perform. It is also one of a few cosmetic surgical procedures with high revision rates. This is because a nose job combines both science and art, and the smallest things can have huge repercussions, both positive and negative.
You may like to read the Costhetics article, Do Your Homework, before selecting a surgeon for your rhinoplasty oepration.
On another level, surgeon’s fees are also likely to differ based on where their offices and practices are located.
Your surgeon should provide you with a detailed breakdown of costs at the initial consultation.
Surgeon’s fees can go into multiple thousands, with very wide variation among different practitioners. Costhetics has seen surgeon’s fees ranging between $6,000 and $15,000.
Fees charged by individual surgeons also vary depending on the type of rhinoplasty procedure that is needed. This is fair enough, since more complex procedures require more expertise, skill and longer hours in the operating room.
Initial consultation fees
There will also be an initial consultation fee when you first see a surgeon regarding a rhinoplasty. Again, how much the initial consultation fee will be depends upon the surgeon.
Consultation fees can range between $100 (AUD) to $500 (AUD). If you see more than one surgeon, you will also have to pay a fee for each consultation.
Anaesthetist’s fee
Fees for the anaesthetist depend on their qualifications. Anaesthetists, just like most other professional medical specialists, do not have a standard scale of fees. However, according to the Australian Society of Anaesthetists, the fee charged by an anaesthetist is determined by the Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) number or the Relative Value Guide (RVG) number
For cosmetic procedures the hourly charge for an anaesthetist is around $600-650 AUD. Nose surgery can take anywhere from one to three hours, so on average, you can expect the anaesthetist’s fee to be around $1,250 AUD.
Why should you want a qualified anaesthetist? The anaesthetist keeps watch over your life and vital functions during the time you are asleep. You want a qualified physician who knows the ins and outs of anaesthesia, trouble shooting and potential risks when you are undergoing general anaesthesia. Besides safety, the skill of your anaesthetist will be a factor in your comfort, both during and after the nose surgery procedure.
Most surgeons will only use a qualified anaesthetist, and their fees far exceed the fee charged by a regular doctor performing the same duty.
Hospital fees
Hospital fees vary significantly from facility to facility. You need to make sure you go to an accredited facility with well-trained staff and high standards. Most reputable surgeons use only such facilities.
The key element of the hospital cost is the operating theatre fees. Hospital fees can start at $1,500 (AUD) and vary widely, going into thousands of dollars over this figure.
Usually the hospital fees for a rhinoplasty procedure do not include an overnight stay. The fee most often quoted is the cost of a day procedure, which involves one to three hours in the operating theatre and the time it takes for you to recover from the effects of anaesthesia.
If an overnight stay is necessary, the costs may be higher.
Other costs
There may be other costs involved in having a rhinoplasty, over and above the key ones mentioned above.
- Cost of medical tests, if any – It may be necessary for you to undergo certain medical tests before surgery, depending on your health and other medical conditions you have. It will be necessary to pay for them separately. You may also be required to have a CT scan to ascertain whether or not your septum is straight.
- Cost of additional procedures – Additional procedures during the rhinoplasty surgery may involve additional costs. Some common additional procedures include a graft from another part of your body if you have requested any part of your nose to be made larger or changed dramatically. Your surgeon may also charge a supplementary cost for open nose operations, which require more time to perform.