How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost

Part of preparing for your procedure will be understanding the costs involved – and exactly how the costs are calculated. Your rhinoplasty cost will need to depend on your own specific procedure, which will be refined according to your needs and goals. 

Although you’ll essentially need a direct quote from our team after your initial consultation, gaining a good understanding of each typical rhinoplasty cost component first can be helpful. 

In this blog, we’ll help you understand the common components that are typically included in a patient’s rhinoplasty cost. We’ll also discuss the possibility of Medicare support and how you may be eligible, depending on your needs. 

What do rhinoplasty costs involve?

When you see different figures online for rhinoplasty cost, it’s important to remember that you’re not just paying for the surgery itself. 

Every plastic surgical procedure will need to factor in the specific surgeon’s experience and qualifications, the anaesthetist’s experience and qualifications, hospital costs, and other factors like the finer details of how the procedure will be performed. 

Each fee component will also depend on aspects of the procedure process, such as your needs, any additional steps or precautions that will be required, and other aspects that can vary for each individual. 

What influences the plastic surgeon’s fee

The surgeon’s fee usually makes up a large part of the rhinoplasty cost. This covers the surgeon’s experience, qualification level and time spent planning and performing your procedure. Surgeons with particularly extensive experience performing rhinoplasty, or those who specialise in complex nasal surgeries, may charge higher fees.

The surgeon’s fee doesn’t just account for the time spent in the operating theatre either. It also covers consultations before surgery, planning sessions and anything else that the surgical journey will require. 

The level of complexity can also impact the surgeon’s fee. The more complex the procedure, the more time and resources are needed, which naturally affects the overall cost.

For example, if you need internal functional corrections, like fixing a deviated septum at the same time as making external cosmetic changes, the surgery will likely take longer and involve more planning. Similarly, if cartilage grafting will be required, this will also add to the complexity, and typically affect the cost of the procedure. 

Revision rhinoplasty, which involves addressing issues or making adjustments to the results of a previous nose surgery, is often more complicated than primary rhinoplasty. Scar tissue, altered anatomy, and previous surgical changes can make these cases more challenging to plan and perform. Depending on the specific situation, this can reflect in the procedure’s costs. 

How the anaesthetist’s fee is calculated

Another significant part of the rhinoplasty cost is the anaesthetist’s fee. Since rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthesia, a qualified anaesthetist needs to be present throughout the procedure to monitor you. 

The anaesthetist’s fee can vary depending on their experience and the expected length of the surgery. Longer or more complex surgeries will typically require a higher anaesthetist’s fee, simply because more time and care are needed during the procedure.

What hospital or facility fees include 

The surgical clinic or hospital in which your procedure will be performed will also supply resources, that will need to be reflected in your rhinoplasty cost. 

These fees usually cover the cost of the operating theatre, nursing staff, medical supplies, recovery rooms and surgical equipment. 

Facility costs can largely depend on the time spent in the operating theatre and recovery room, as well as particular resources needed. It can be helpful to ask more questions about these specific fees during your consultation, as they vary significantly from facility to facility. 

Considering Medicare eligibility 

In cases where a rhinoplasty is performed for medical reasons, such as to improve breathing issues or to repair a nasal injury, part of the cost may be eligible for a rebate through Medicare or private health insurance. 

However, purely cosmetic rhinoplasty – a rhinoplasty performed to achieve aesthetic goals only – cannot be covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

To be eligible for Medicare cover, you would need to have supporting documentation to show that the procedure is medically necessary. Medicare has a strict process, so we recommend reading more about their requirements via their website, or asking your surgeon about your eligibility during your consultation. 

Even when there’s a medical component, you’ll usually still have some out-of-pocket expenses. Every situation is different, so it’s worth discussing this during your consultation if you think there might be a medical reason behind your surgery.

Thinking about any possible additional costs ahead of time 

Apart from each of the required fees, we would also recommend thinking about any other costs that you may need to budget for ahead of time. 

These possible costs can depend on your personal needs and situation, for example, costs you’ll need to cover any additional supplies that you choose to purchase, or costs that might be part of making adjustments to your normal routine. 

Depending on where you’re located, you may also need to factor in travel costs. 

Since any of these additional costs will be entirely individual, you will need to consider these independently, which can help you to feel more prepared. 

Book your rhinoplasty consultation at Vie at Fraser-Kirk, Sunshine Coast QLD

Now that we’ve outlined the typical cost components involved in the costs of rhinoplasty, the next step will be to have a consultation with your surgeon. After your consultation, which will involve discussing your specific needs, you’ll be able to receive a quote. 

Passionate about providing a supportive, patient-focused approach to his procedures, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Grant Fraser-Kirk will be able to explain each detail of your surgical journey. 

Dr Fraser-Kirk is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and a qualified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Over the years, he has completed his studies nationally and internationally, including in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom. 

If you would like to find out what your rhinoplasty cost, please contact our team to discuss how to book your consultation with Dr Fraser-Kirk.