Open Rhinoplasty

The ideal candidate for open rhinoplasty is a person looking to make a change in the appearance or function of the nose (such as improving the ability to breathe). A good candidate is someone with more complex anatomy and/or more of a complex reconstruction procedure that needs to be performed by the surgeon. Also, a person with significant deformities of the nasal cartilage and soft tissues is also an ideal candidate.

The cost of open rhinoplasty varies by the amount of work that needs to be performed as well as the skill level of the surgeon. Differences in the price also depend on any fees charged by the doctor or the facility and the geographic location of the surgery. In general, the cost of open rhinoplasty is $5000-$10,000.

Patients can expect some swelling and bruising around the nose and eyes for a few weeks. It can take up to a year for the final results to be visible. There might be a scar where the incision was made on the outside of the nose but this scar should fade over time. The final results should be permanent as long as the patient does not suffer an injury or trauma to the nose.