Anyone who has had nose surgery, in NYC or elsewhere, will tell you that rhinoplasty (no matter the specific price tag) is a great bargain, provided that you get the results you want. Conversely, no matter how much or how little money you spend on NYC nose surgery, it won’t be worth one penny if you get an unsatisfactory, disappointing or awful result.
Luckily, you can avoid all the emotional pain, along with the wasted time and money, by ensuring you get the best care from a talented, experienced rhinoplasty specialist in NYC. If you’re wondering which city is the mecca for nose surgery; it’s NYC of course.
Focus on Avoiding Regret: Get it Done Right the First Time
If you get an under whelming nose surgery result, you may wish you had never had nasal reshaping surgery at all. If this occurs, you’ll be devastated to learn you have to go through the whole process again– just to correct a failed nose job. Fortunately, there is a tried-and-true method to avoid paying too much for nose surgery in NYC.
As to the average amount you should pay, below we’ll discuss all the factors that contribute to the cost of nose surgery here in the NYC area, which includes northern NJ where my practice is located.
How to Make Sure Your Nose Surgery is Worth Every Penny
To simplify your life when preparing for something as important as nasal surgery, experienced surgeons, myself included, recommend that you focus your efforts on finding a surgeon who is extremely well qualified. Yes, you should be very picky about your nose surgeon! Select a true NYC/NJ expert in nose surgery. Choose a surgeon that you trust and are able to speak with clearly and frankly.
Pick a Top Surgeon for NYC Nose Surgery
Select an expert in nose surgery here in the NYC and NJ area that you trust to do his or her very best for you. Choose a NYC nose surgeon who sees your individual needs as paramount. Select a caring surgeon who is dedicated to improving lives through nasal and reconstructive surgery. Select a surgeon who, like you, won’t be happy with a mediocre result.
Nose Surgery Can Change Your Life
One of the reasons that rhinoplasty and reconstructive nasal surgery have become my passions: I have seen the surgery change lives over and over. It’s truly gratifying to see my patient’s smile when the nasal splint is removed, (just a couple days post-rhinoplasty).
Seeing an excellent nose surgery result that makes my patient happy is immensely rewarding. I consider it a privilege, and a responsibility that I take very seriously, to be able to help you enjoy a happier, healthier future.
Experience Counts
Trust an experienced reconstructive surgeon like myself on this, concentrate not on the price tag, but the overall cost of your nose surgery. By overall cost, I mean things worth more than money: like your time, and the physical and emotional pain of a botched nose job. You can’t put a price on your future happiness.
Detailed Breakdown of Nose Surgery Expenses
Having said all that, there are a number of components that make up the price you pay (the monetary price) for nose surgery here in the local NJ and NYC area. Sometimes a specific line item will appear to “cost” more, but in reality it may avoid greater costs, by protecting you against the disappointment of a bad nose job.
The cost of your NYC nose surgery will be based on a combination of the following factors:
- Geography: City vs. Rural Area— One of the fastest ways to become an expert in rhinoplasty, after years of education and residency, is to practice here in the greater NYC area and NJ. Surgeons here see more patients, perform more procedures and gather greater expertise than surgeons in smaller metro areas or rural parts of the country. We also see a wider variety of cases, so elite surgeons in this region have the expertise to successfully handle complex nose surgeries.
- Surgeon’s Experience– How Long in Practice — A sought-after surgeon may have a higher fee, but you may have a shorter time in the OR with a well-heeled surgeon. So this often balances out, since an inexperienced rhinoplasty surgeon might take longer to complete the surgery, resulting in more hours in the surgery center and higher costs on that part of the bill.
- Advanced Training– Seek out a reconstructive surgeon for the best outcome from nose surgery in NYC and NJ. Most experienced surgeons also have advanced training, but not all continue their education throughout their careers. Nose surgeons with cutting-edge reconstructive training and experience may command higher fees, but not necessarily. Whether or not you pay more for this, it’s definitely worthwhile.
- Anesthesia– Great surgeons attract top professionals to work with them, typically experienced MD anesthesiologists who may charge higher fees. (Your surgeon will include this in your overall costs–you typically won’t get a separate bill from the anesthesiologist.) General anesthesia, although more expensive than sedation, typically offers a better, safer, more comfortable patient experience.
- Surgery Center Time and Complexity– A complicated surgery, such as revision rhinoplasty, may take longer than simply refining the nasal tip, for example. This results in higher operating room fees but also contributes to a stellar rhinoplasty result.
- Aesthetic Acumen– Some nasal surgeons have a well-deserved reputation for delivering outstanding nose surgery results for their patients. These rhinoplasty surgeons have the ability to reshape crooked, bumpy or overly large noses into naturally attractive noses. Artistically attuned rhinoplasty surgeons never deliver a cookie-cutter nose. After rhinoplasty surgery, your nose will compliment and harmonize with your eyes, lips, cheekbones, chin, etc. to create an appealing overall look. A great nose job helps your true beauty (or handsomeness) emerge.
- Travel Expenses– You may have to travel to the NYC area to see a top rhinoplasty surgeon — but once again, you owe it to yourself to go where you find the best care. If you find a great nasal surgeon that you trust in the NYC and NJ area, you won’t regret the airfare or hotel, when you see your excellent result. Of course, if you live in driving distance you will save on this. But if you need to travel from afar, never fear, our office will guide you in making your arrangements. We will examine you the day after surgery and clear you to return home at that time (usually) or in some cases ask you to remain in the area for another day or so.
- Board Certification and State Licensure– These don’t necessarily add to your cost but they can save your face. If a surgeon seems to be charging a much lower than average fee, it could be a sign of inexperience or lack of in-depth training. You don’t want to be anyone’s guinea pig, so don’t let anyone without these credentials practice on you.
The Best Things in NYC Nose Surgery are Free
Some of the most important traits of a stellar rhinoplasty surgeon won’t cost you even one extra cent. They are just free perks that come with choosing the right nose surgeon for you in NYC.
Good Communication is Complimentary: When you meet certain people, you feel an instant rapport. It’s the same when you meet the right NYC plastic surgeon. Some great surgeons may not relate to you as well as others, but ideally you should choose one based not only expertise, but also understanding. Make sure your surgeon is interested in what you want to achieve.
Mutual Respect is Implicit: An elite rhinoplasty surgeon is confident and opinionated, but will not dictate to you. He or she should help you understand how the nose surgery procedure will make your nose function and look better. Make sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page, working toward the same goal. You can do this by learning (from your surgeon’s clear explanation) exactly what will happen in your nose surgery.
Caring and Compassion are Included: When you choose one of the best nose surgeons in the business, often found here in the NYC area, you’ll feel and know that you are getting the best care.
Dedication (Extremely Valuable, but also Free): For some surgeons, their specialty is a calling more than a profession or business. That’s how I’ve always felt about rhinoplasty and reconstructive nose surgery in my greater-NYC (northern NJ) practice. From the moment my colleagues and I opened our Bergen County, NJ, practice, we have felt a strong need to help our patients feel better and enjoy life more than ever. We believe this attitude makes a difference in our patients’ results.
Consult an Expert NYC Nose Surgeon
At Cohen/Winters Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery here in northern NJ, serving the greater-NYC community, we always do our best for each individual who consults with us. That’s true whether they end up getting surgery here or not.
Not every surgeon and every patient are a good match, but we always aim to make a visit to our office worthwhile. We enjoy meeting patients and advising them based on our years of experience. So even if you’re not certain that your nose surgery goals are realistic, we are happy to help you learn about your options.
While the “perfect” nose will always remain illusive, we can typically make a vast improvement for our nose surgery patients here in the NYC area. Schedule your nose surgery consultation by contacting our Bergen County office. Stop wondering what might be possible–call today!
