General Cost of Rhinoplsty

Cost Range: $2,000 – $15,000

Average Total Cost: $6,000

This is generally broken down into Surgeons fee, Anesthesiologist, Facility fee

The cost of a Rhinoplasty procedure can vary greatly depending on a nuber of factors. Depending on what surgeon you choose what type of procedure you decide upon. The best way to get an accurate estimate of cost for a nose job operation is to have a look at the list of Melbourne rhinoplasty plastic surgeons and make some enquiries yourself.

Rhinoplast Preparation

It is vital that you get expert advise from your surgeon about the correct preparation but the normal preparation for a rhinoplasty operation is very similar to any other medical procedure.

Simple things like no prescription drugs or smoking prior to the event. It is also vital that you remember to arrange proper transportation before and after the procedure as you will definitely not be in any condition to drive yourself home.

Rhinoplast Recovery

So what type of pain and effects can you expect after the operation? Obviously it will differ depending on the patient and the expertise of the plastic surgeon but below is a rough guide.

Pain: Moderate-severe, Generally 1-2 weeks of pain medication

Swelling / bruising: This depends on what type of operation 1-6 weeks (closed), 1-6 months (open)

Numbness: Can be there for 1-2 months

Expected Return to Work: Generally 1-3 weeks

Expected Return to Exercise: 1-2 months

During the recovery period your nose will often look bruised, swollen and can be painful.  Some Doctors recommend nasal sprays, saline sprays and to keep your head raised for swelling purposes. It is definitely advised that you avoid disturbing your nose by blowing or scratching (but I assume that is pretty obvious).

Yes, I understand that it is somewhat of an odd name for a website but I do actually have a good reason for choosing the title.

When somebody in Melbourne decides that they are considering a nose job or plastic surgery there is a fair chance that they will go to their computer, open up Google and type in ‘Rhinoplasty Melbourne’ or perhaps ‘Melbourne Rhinoplasty’ in order to find the best cosmetic surgery practice in Melbourne.

And when this happens I want you to find this website because unlike all the other websites that appear I don’t actually own a Rhinoplasty Melbourne company. I know how hard it can be when you are a cosmetic surgery patient looking for the best Rhinoplasty Surgeon Melbourne has to offer.

No matter what type of plastic surgery procedure you are thinking about getting (eyelid surgery, brow lift, facial plastic surgery, laser skin resurfacing, nose job etc. ) done I am sure that you are going through a hard time when it comes to choosing the ‘right’ cosmetic surgeon to go with,  so I created this site to help you - I see it as my responsibility to do so!

What I’m not going to do is to ‘discredit’ any Rhinoplasty Melbourne clinics but I may occasionally offer some advice and recommendation of some high quality Melbourne plastic surgeons and clinics that are all properly licensed and well respected or listed on the Australian society of plastic surgeons.

On top of this I would also like to educate anybody who is considering getting a nose job about what how the procedure actually works and happens. No matter what type of Rhinoplasty (Reconstructive surgery, nose reshaping etc.) this site will provide you with tons of great information and pictures that you can use to help yourself make a truly educated decision should you decide to look for a Melbourne Rhinoplasty Clinic.

So if you are in the process of researching about a particular plastic surgery or simply looking for the best Rhinoplasty Melbourne has to offer then I am sure you will find this site very helpful.

When you are just beginning the process of getting a nose job the ‘jargon’ and terminology can be quite daunting. Understanding the difference between one cosmetic surgery procedure to another can be hard to grasp – especially when it comes to nose job operations and procedures.

If this sounds like you then don’t worry I will cover all of these things at Rhinoplasty Melbourne!

Most importantly this site will be a great help when it comes to finding the perfect plastic surgeon or doctor to suit your needs. Reconstructive surgery is too big of an issue to hand the job to any old doctor. You need to make sure you get excellent advice and are well researched on the procedure that you wish to receive.

It is very important that you take the job of finding the right Melbourne Rhinoplasty surgeon VERY seriously. We will go through all of the appropriate qualifications and questions that you should be asking them to make sure you get it right. It is my hope that this site will allow you to make a truly informed, correct and safe decision when it comes to your own plastic surgery choices.

In this Rhinoplasty Melbourne post we will find out exactly what Rhinoplasty is, where it came from and why it has such a silly name.

The word Rhinoplasty actually comes from the greek word for ‘Nose – Rhinos’ and ‘Shape – Plassein’ (No points for guessing where the rhinoceros got its name). Rhinoplasty is a procedure that is performed on the nose with the intention of improving the appearance or functionality of the nose. The general term used by most people is “nose job”. For more information about the different types of procedures (surgical & non surgical) keep reading.

Rhinoplasty Candidates – What Type of People Have This Procedure?

Whilst there are many rhinoplasty patients that get the operation done for medical reasons the majority of people quite don’t like the current shape of their nose. Depending on which country you live in there are different age restrictions but it is highly recommended that patients wait until there late teens. It is not until around this time that your nasal bones have reached maturity and there is also the very important physiological factors to consider as well.

History of Rhinoplasty

The history books say that an ancient physician from India called Sushruta was responsible for inventing Rhinoplasty. Sushrta ‘the father of plastic surgery’ mention nasal surgery as far back as 500 BC. It is believed that he practiced rhinoplasty for medical reasons and in particular to reconstruct the amputated noses of criminals.

Open Rhinoplasty Vs Closed Rhinoplasty

Up until 1970 all rhinoplasty procedures were done using closed rhinoplasty (intranasal). It wasn’t until 1973 that Dr. Wilfred Goodman first wrote about an “External Approach to Rhinoplasty”. This was a pivotal moment in the history of Rhinoplasty as it was the beginning of what is now know as ‘Open Rhinoplasty’

During closed surgery small incisions are put inside the nose. During Open rhinoplasty an extra (small) incision is put across the middle part of your nose (separator).

Rhinoplasty Risks

It is important to note that all medical procedures and surgeries are accompanied with risks. Be it cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery or medical surgery there will always be risks and it is very important that you do your own due diligence and research – this is the same for any procedure be it breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction or a nose job. If you select the right plastic surgeon then your risks are greatly reduced and the chances of any permanent nerve damage or burst blood vessels are greatly reduced.