Rhinoplasty

The tip of the nose is the lower one-third.  There are cases in which the upper two-thirds are acceptable and don’t require any change.  In these cases the surgeon can focus on the tip of the nose and re-contour it. Usually this involves narrowing, improving definition and rotation of the nose.

The fee for revision rhinoplasty, as in primary rhinoplasty, varies.  Regarding insurance, unless there is a functional component, insurance does not cover this.

Insurance does not cover rhinoplasty.  If however certain structural changes are performed to correct a broken nose and it is not deemed cosmetic by the insurance company, they may pay for it.

Correction of a deviated septum may improve a crooked appearance; however, if a significantly deviated septum is not repaired during the surgery, it may produce a crooked appearance or prevent a crooked nose from becoming straight.

Contouring of the nasal tip is one of the most gratifying aspects of rhinoplasty.  There is no question a very round nasal tip can be narrowed and shaped so that it is not as prominent.

It is normal to have increased swelling in the morning after a rhinoplasty.  The fact that it clears up over the day is a good indication that eventually the swelling will stop and that it is not permanent.

You could bring in pictures or just discuss your desire with the surgeon and possibly with imaging, you can get a reasonable idea of what changes would be made to your nose.

Natural implants would generally be considered those taken from the patient's own material. We frequently use grafts in rhinoplasty taken from the patient's septum or ear. Rib cartilage can also be used and this can be taken either from the patient or from a donor.

Hi Stella,

Thank you for your inquiry. We are happy to hear that upon viewing our informative videos you are considering Rhinoplasty surgery with one of our board certified facial plastic surgeons who specialize in Rhinoplasty procedures. We at the Glasgold Group along with our surgeons look forward to meeting with you for a consultation. During your consultation pricing and surgery length will be communicated with you to give you the most accurate amount possible. On average rhinoplasty surgery cost around $6,500 not including fees and average 3 hours from start to finish. We hope this information helps in your research and we look forward to hearing from you.