According to a 2015 plastic surgery procedural report, there were 15.9 million surgical and minimally-invasive procedures performed for cosmetic purposes in the U.S. that year. And according to that report, this is a 2% increase from the year prior.
What that report did not specify was the costs of plastic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty costs can vary depending on the type of procedure being performed. A plastic surgeon performing revision rhinoplasty is likely to charge more than a normal procedure, and here’s why:
Dealing With Prior Results
A revision is just that, a return to something. The surgeon performing a rhinoplasty revision surgery is revising work that has already been completed to a patient’s dissatisfaction. This includes things like scar tissue that has formed, damaged or potentially less bone and cartilage to work with, and weakened supportive structures. Due to these additional hardships, rhinoplasty costs often increase tremendously.
Paying For Skill And Experience
You want to get the best surgeon possible for your rhinoplasty revision. They’ll be working on your face, after all. However, hiring a surgeon for the process is expensive. High quality plastic surgeons who deal with rhinoplasty have developed specific techniques to correct patient concerns and honed their skills in working with prior surgeries. If you want a surgeon who has experience with revision surgery, you’re going to be paying for their skills.
Rhinoplasty Is A Form of Art
You might not consider facial plastic surgery as something artistic, but the truth is it is. Not just any ENT doctor can do the job perfectly, though technical experience is extremely important. Surgeons performing revision rhinoplasty, or any facial plastic surgery, must have a well-developed aesthetic sense, which comes from experience and training. The best plastic surgeons in the field are artists who will make your face a masterpiece by your standards as a patient. And like all masterpieces, they don’t come cheap.
However, if your revision rhinoplasty is considered to be medically necessary, it could be subject to insurance. Something like difficulty breathing or smelling could enable you to receive a cheaper procedure. Talk to your insurance company about revision rhinoplasty costs.