How much does rhinoplasty cost in Sydney?

Rhinoplasty, colloquially referred to as a “nose job” is a personal choice that some individuals consider for aesthetic or functional reasons, such as addressing nasal structure concerns or certain breathing difficulties.

If you’re researching the costs of a rhinoplasty, it’s helpful to understand that the costs involved will vary based on the complexity of the procedure, surgeon’s experience, clinic fees, location, and other factors.

This article merely provides an overview of cost considerations that may assist in making an informed choice with a qualified healthcare professional. 

1. Consultation Fee

Depending on your surgeon, the initial consultation fee can range from $100 to $500. This covers assessment and professional advice. 

Follow up consultations may also be necessary depending on the procedure. Artiste Plastic Surgery’s initial consultation is $350, and subsequent consultation is $160.

2. Surgeon’s Fee

The surgeon’s fee for rhinoplasty depends on the credibility and expertise of your chosen specialist surgeon. The range in fees reflects different techniques for various rhinoplasty methods. 

At Artiste Plastic Surgery, our Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Jack Zoumaras offers different types of rhinoplasty including Revision rhinoplasty and Asian rhinoplasty. The guideline investment varies from around $15-20K for rhinoplasty surgery. 

3. Anaesthetist’s Fee
Rhinoplasty procedure usually takes two to four hours.  The hourly rate of an anaesthetist is around $600 to $650. 

At Artiste Plastic Surgery, we ensure only certified anaesthetists and hospital nurses will be present in the surgery to keep you safe. The anaesthetic fees range from $500-650 per hour of surgery.

4. Hospital Cost

The hospital fee varies from each facility and can be higher if an overnight stay is required. 

At Artiste Plastic Surgery, we ensure to perform our procedures at an accredited clinic using state of the art hospital facilities. Our fees vary from $2,000 to $7,000 for 1-6 hour surgery.

5. Insurance coverage

Medicare reimbursements can be done for plastic surgery if considered medically necessary. For private insurance holders, the coverage for rhinoplasty depends on the type of cover you have. 

At Artiste Plastic Surgery, reconstructive and some cosmetic consultations or surgical fees may be claimed with Medicare with a relevant doctor’s referral. Dr Jack Zoumaras will go through this with you, but you need to check with your Health fund and Medicare directly.

You may check out our FAQs page for more information.

Disclaimer: At Artiste Plastic Surgery, our Plastic Surgeons led by Dr Jack Zoumaras have been trained to the highest possible degree. All surgery has risks and it is always advised to get a second opinion. Risks are very real and we cannot guarantee any result. Results are illustrated as a guide only. All risks are managed and any need for revision surgery or complications (1-5%) can be managed by our specialist plastic surgeons.

Any statements on how you will feel is based on Level V Evidence:

Level V:  How you will feel after plastic surgery varies between individuals, depending on psychological and physical factors. Our internal research is based on how patients in our practice feel after surgery.

The blogs are not a substitute for a medical consultation and do not form as part of the doctor to patient relationship.