When you’re considering an important step like rhinoplasty surgery, you naturally think of finding the best rhinoplasty specialist in NYC. NY is the go-to place for a lot of great things—and yes, there are great surgeons there.
Even if money is no object, however, it is important to be sure you are paying for the things that matter. What matters in complex surgery such as rhinoplasty is a complication-free recovery and a great outcome: a nose that functions well (for proper breathing) and a nose that looks just the way you want.
You can certainly find this in an NYC rhinoplasty surgeon, but you’ll also pay extra for unimportant NY-overhead costs. Looking outside NY may get you a less stressful and more patient-focused surgery with lower overall costs. If you’re thinking about NYC for rhinoplasty, try meeting with an expert NJ rhinoplasty surgeon who takes time to discover your needs and goals for your “new nose.”
Rhinoplasty: Basic Facts—and one Big Myth
Some of the basic facts about rhinoplasty include:
You need a top surgeon for a great result because surgery is complex and any errors show up in the middle of your face—and affect your breathing.
Top surgeons typically have higher fees that go with their excellent track record, years of education, advanced surgical expertise and many years experience performing complex rhinoplasty surgeries.
You get what you pay for because avoiding disappointment (a bad rhinoplasty result) and need for a second, corrective procedure is worthwhile—and much cheaper in the end. The most experienced plastic surgeons produce the most consistently good rhinoplasty results for patients.
But this last one is a MYTH:
The more you pay, the better your nose job will be, because only top surgeons charge higher fees. That is a myth, of course. Paying more does not necessarily guarantee you the best of anything, in any arena of life. Rhinoplasty with an inexperienced surgeon may cost more (and deliver less) for many reasons, including geography.
NYC Costs More for Rhinoplasty – But Doesn’t Offer More
On the surface, that last bullet point seems to follow from the others – but it is of course false. In reality, rhinoplasty cost (like life) is more complicated than that. There are a lot more factors that make up the total cost of rhinoplasty in NYC, or in NJ, or even anywhere.
Yes, expertise and credentials do cost more, but they can also keep you safer and generally provide the best rhinoplasty result for you. However: you will also pay more for relatively unimportant things, like an NYC location, when you have a nose job.
Why Cohen/Winters Chooses to Practice in NJ
As dedicated rhinoplasty specialists with decades of experience between us, Dr. Cohen and I don’t believe in charging a premium for things that won’t improve your surgical outcome. We made certain to locate our practice convenient to most East Coast patients, and also in a place where we can offer you all the time required to get to know you and your needs.
NJ is perfect for a patient-focused practice like ours. Patient focus, careful selection and proper surgical planning is our formula for successful rhinoplasty surgeries. We like the process of meeting with patients and understanding in detail what they need and want from their rhinoplasty surgery. This planning phase is crucial to a successful rhinoplasty outcome.
Planning your surgery to suit your needs is crucial since we want nothing less than complete success for every rhinoplasty patient. This requires time and attention focused on you. That’s why we don’t charge for consultations.
We want you to get the unique, tailored rhinoplasty surgery that is just right for you, and find the surgeon who is best for you. We want you to be able to do this without feeling like you’ve lost money, if you end up having surgery elsewhere or even if you opt not to have surgery at all.
Rhinoplasty Costs: How They Add Up in NYC and NJ
The total cost you’ll pay for any plastic surgery procedure, including rhinoplasty, includes: your time, surgical risks, the recovery experience, the outcome and the monetary investment. The factors that determine the cost of a rhinoplasty procedure include:
Rhinoplasty Complexity
Rhinoplasty is one of the most complex plastic surgeries, especially secondary, tertiary (where two corrective nasal surgeries follow the first, primary surgery) and reconstructive rhinoplasty (after an accident or too many prior rhinoplasty surgeries).
When rhinoplasty includes the repair of a deviated septum (septoplasty: repairing/straightening the delicate “wall” between the two sides of the nose) or other breathing problems, this can also be considered complex. The need for tissue grafts to rebuild the nose adds complexity as well. Complexity lengthens the time surgery takes to perform and makes the nature of the work extremely exacting.
This makes operating room fees at the surgery center higher. Anesthesia and monitoring are then needed for a longer time with higher costs. All of these factors add to the price/cost of rhinoplasty surgery.
The Rhinoplasty Specialist’s Credentials (Board Certification, Advanced Training as a Reconstructive Surgeon, etc.)
No matter how complex the rhinoplasty, choosing an experienced plastic surgeon, who takes time to thoroughly understand your goal for your rhinoplasty outcome, is the best “insurance” you have for rhinoplasty success. A rhinoplasty specialist has years of real-world experience in the most complicated surgical techniques and uses time efficiently.
This means that you’ll likely spend less time in the OR (even if your surgery is complex) with an experienced, skilled plastic surgeon. Consequently, your overall rhinoplasty costs may end up less, even after paying a slightly higher surgeons fee.
With an experienced surgeon that you trust, your rhinoplasty outcome is likely to be much more satisfying. That part is priceless—because it means being happy with your nose and never needing a corrective surgery.
Highly Qualified Staff and Top OR Facilities for Safety
Top plastic surgeons will always operate in an accredited surgery center, such as Vanguard Surgical Center in Bergen County, which meets the highest standard for patient care and safety. If general anesthesia is needed, a top plastic surgeon always attracts the most skilled anesthetists to work on his or her team.
The anesthesiologist manages and monitors you throughout rhinoplasty surgery, lowering the chance of complications. These details add to your total rhinoplasty cost, but may be balanced out by lower costs for surgery center time or no-charge follow-up visits (which the best rhinoplasty surgeons include in their initial fee). Don’t select a rhinoplasty surgeon who compromises on quality, even if you might save a bit on price—it is not worth the risk to your health.
Region-of-the-Country Costs
Here in NJ, especially in the Bergen County area, you’ll find some of the most skilled rhinoplasty specialists in the country. Local NJ rhinoplasty surgeons, like NYC surgeons, are much busier and get much more experience than in more rural parts of the country, so surgical fees will be higher—but if you have surgery in NYC, prepare for sticker shock.
Surgeon’s Experience in Rhinoplasty
Only an experienced surgeon is capable of producing consistently stellar results in rhinoplasty surgery. Choose a surgeon who has been in practice, focused on rhinoplasty, for 10+ years. Be sure to take the time to check your surgeon’s state licensure and hospital privileges.
(We have surgical privileges at Hackensack University Medical Center, which is one of the finest hospitals in New Jersey.) This is an additional indicator of quality because renowned hospitals have high standards for their surgeons. Surgical experience has an affect on your rhinoplasty cost, but is usually worth it.
As a bonus, choosing an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon helps you go into surgery with confidence. This minimizes stress, which can shorten your recovery time and make your surgical outcome even better. Sometimes top credentials and experience only seem more expensive.
Aesthetic Sensibility
Talking with rhinoplasty surgeons and looking at their before/after photos will help you get an idea of their artistic sense. Make sure the after-photo faces look balanced and appealing to you. A surgeon with an excellent aesthetic sense actually lowers rhinoplasty costs—because you can expect an attractive rhinoplasty outcome.
Dedication (This is Free!)
In addition to great credentials and experience, be certain that you select a rhinoplasty specialist who has won your trust and confidence after meeting them. Your ideal surgeon shows an authentic interest in your personal rhinoplasty goals. When all else is equal, choose the surgeon who shows such dedication and with whom you have a rapport. Your surgeon’s commitment to your success is crucial, but won’t show up on your bill.
Rhinoplasty in NYC vs. NJ
Let’s face it, most costs are higher in NY and that includes medical services, supplies, real estate (office space) and time. Time with a surgeon in NY (even a relatively inexperienced one) can cost more—simply because he or she needs to support all those other higher costs–and needs to keep moving quickly from patient to patient.
Avoiding such a time crunch was one major factor of our decision, at Cohen/Winters, to locate our aesthetic and reconstructive practice here in northern NJ. We refuse to rush through important time with patients—because that planning and assessment time leads to the best rhinoplasty results.
At Cohen/Winters, we genuinely enjoy the time we spend getting to know our patients so that we can better help them improve their lives. When you’re ready to take the next step, and find out about your unique rhinoplasty solution, including the cost, contact Cohen/Winters Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery here in Bergen County. We’re happy to provide a no-charge consultation.
