The cost of rhinoplasty surgery varies greatly across the United States. In general, though, you can expect to pay $8,500 to $16,000 for a nose job in the Washington, DC area, Maryland, and northern Virginia. We’ll delve into what affects your rhinoplasty cost in this blog post and discuss whether insurance will cover it.
Rhinoplasty Cost Considerations
Understandably, rhinoplasty pricing is always one of the first questions patients ask at their consultation. However, rhinoplasty costs should be considered with many other factors when choosing your cosmetic nasal surgeon.
Rhinoplasty is not one operation, but rather many potential procedures to improve the appearance and function of the nose. The cost of rhinoplasty varies greatly, but it’s usually similar for plastic surgeons in your area.
Your rhinoplasty cost will depend on several factors, including the following:
- Region – Nose jobs usually cost more in large metropolitan areas and in regions where it is in higher demand. Rhinoplasty in places like Washington, DC, Chicago, and Beverly Hills, for example, usually costs more than in the rural Midwest.
- Complexity – Full rhinoplasty that treats many parts of the nose and requires general anesthesia is more expensive than simple procedures isolated to specific areas that may be performed with local anesthesia.
- Revision rhinoplasty – Revision surgery is more complex than primary surgery, so revision rhinoplasty costs more.
- Surgeon – Some plastic surgeons charge significantly more or less than their peers.
Does Insurance Cover Rhinoplasty?
Portions of rhinoplasty surgery may be covered by your insurance provider. The majority of cosmetic surgery is elective, so insurance plans don’t usually cover it. However, there are exceptions, and some plastic surgeons participate in the major insurance plans.
Remember, plastic surgery covers a broad area of medicine which includes both reconstructive procedures and cosmetic procedures. If you require nasal surgery for medical reasons, some portion of the cost may be covered. For example, patients with nasal allergy symptoms or sinus problems may combine their sinus surgery with rhinoplasty.
Our office accepts insurance in applicable cases and will, if you wish, contact your insurance company to find out if a portion of your procedure will be covered.
Getting Started
If you want to explore your nose surgery options, please use our online form to request a consultation or call us at (202) 800-2085.
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