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5 Factors Affecting Rhinoplasty Cost in

Melbourne

by Dr. Ahnsup Kim, MD

Rhinoplasty remains to be one of the most

popular facial cosmetic procedures today.

Both men and women alike who are not quite

happy with their nose long to have this surgery

done, however, one factor that draws them

back from going forward is the price. This led

many to wonder what is causing this

procedure to be so darn expensive. So to

clear the air, here is a list of the 5 factors

affecting rhinoplasty cost with their respective

reasons.

The Nature of the Procedure

Rhinoplasty is considered to be the most

challenging cosmetic surgery on the face. The

procedure requires meticulous attention to

detail and the handling of very delicate

structures. The surgeon reshapes not only the

cartilage but the nasal bones and the skin as

well to create an overall pleasing result that

would suit the patient’s face well. This may

seem like a snip and suture type of procedure

but the surgeon should strongly consider the

aesthetic outcome while making sure to

maintain optimum functionality of the

nose. The complicated nature of the

procedure largely affects its price.

The Surgeon

A surgeon’s fee can also significantly add to

the total cost of rhinoplasty, and this would

vary depending on reputation and specialty.

When a surgeon has already established

himself to create impressive and quality

rhinoplasty results and have maintained a

good client base and reviews, then it is

expected that they put a higher premium on

their work. Also those cosmetic surgeons who

specialize on specific nasal cosmetic

procedures such as revision rhinoplasty would

have higher fees because of the expertise and

time required to perform it.

The Clinic

The factors involved here depends on the

facilities that a clinic has, how advanced these

are, the number of patients that they can

accommodate and the reputation that it has. A

clinic may also offer other services in

conjunction with rhinoplasty itself. For

instance some are medical spas and also

offer a list of other ayurvedic treatments and

services.

The Region

The place where you have your procedure

done can also largely determine its total cost.

Usually, clinics that are located in a certain

area, for instance rhinoplasty in Melbourne,

would run along the same price range. But

you can expect that prices would most

certainly vary in different countries.

Rhinoplasty in Australia is considered to be

relatively cheaper compared to one done in

Europe. This is also the reason why medical

tourism became popular.

The Extent of Work to Be Done

The type of nose surgery that you need to

have done would also determine the total

cost. There are different types of rhinoplasty

procedures with their respective degree of

difficulty and extensiveness. Reduction

rhinoplasty, refinement rhinoplasty, ethnic

rhinoplasty, cleft lip rhinoplasty have a

relatively lesser level of difficulty compared to

a revision rhinoplasty.

There are also some procedures that would

allow the patient to be discharged a few hours

after surgery, while there are others that

would require the patient to stay in overnight

for observations. Adding to this, the type of

anesthesia required for the surgery also

affects the price.

Dr Ahnsup Kim, MD

Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr Ahnsup Kim is the founder and

Medical Director of Advance Beauty

Cosmetic Surgery, a clinic specializing

in Asian cosmetic surgeries such as

rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery.

He has a team of highly-skilled

cosmetic surgery team who address

the needs of their clients after a

thorough consultation.They operate in

various locations in Australia including

Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra.

For more information on restoring and

enhancing your beauty, call, (02) 9280

3632 or learn more online at

www.advancecosmetic.com.

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