What is Rhinoplasty?
You may also know it as a nose job, this is a surgical procedure (fun fact: non-surgical variants also exist) that refines the shape of your nose. Apart from cosmetic reasons, people also get this surgery for medical reasons.
They get it done for functional improvement that may be due to a birth defect or an accident For example, someone with a deviated septum may get a functional rhinoplasty to improve their breathing.
Similarly, someone with congenital nasal abnormality such as a saddle nose deformity may get the procedure to improve the appearance.
Depending on the complexity of the procedure, you will find a cost variation. There are several other factors that affect this, but complexity is one of the primary.
Types of Rhinoplasty & Cost Comparison
There are mainly two broad types of rhinoplasty - open and closed. You can also get the non-surgical rhinoplasty which involves the use of fillers.
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External rhinoplasty (Open rhinoplasty) - The technique includes an incision across the columella - the tissue between your nostrils. It also includes internal incisions inside the nostrils. This allows your surgeon to lift the nose skin, gaining a better access to the underlying structures.
It is majorly done for nose reshaping.
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Endonasal rhinoplasty (closed rhinoplasty) - Specifically for minor nose reshaping procedures, this surgery is mainly done with fewer incisions. Closed rhinoplasty is a technique that is made entirely within the nostrils which leaves no external scars.
It is mainly to improve the shape of your nose slightly. Your surgeon starts by making incisions within your nose. This separates the skin from cartilage and bone, helping the doctor visualize the anatomy better.
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Non-surgical rhinoplasty - Also known as filler rhinoplasty, the procedure uses injectable fillers to temporarily enhance your nose’s appearance. Not ready for surgery? The result of fillers now last for more than two years!
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Aesthetic rhinoplasty - This type of rhinoplasty mainly focuses on enhancing your appearance more than just the functionality. This can include reshaping the tip, correcting asymmetry and reducing the bridge.
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Functional rhinoplasty - This is the one that fixes the medical issues arising due to your nose. This may be a deviated septum, collapsed nostrils, nasal polyps, chronic sinus infection, nasal fracture, nasal valve collapse, among others.
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Other types - The other types of rhinoplasty include:
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Revision rhinoplasty (that’s when your surgeon fixes ‘botched’ nose job)
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Ethnic rhinoplasty (fixing your nose to the unique anatomical features matching your ethnic background)
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Septoplasty (corrects deviated septum)
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Alarplasty (reduces the width or size of your nostrils)
Standard Rhinoplasty Cost Across Different Countries
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Turkey
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3,000-5000
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US
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8,000-15,000
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UK
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5,000-10,000
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India
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3,500-5000
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Thailand
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4,500-8000
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Rhinoplasty cost in Turkey & Other Countries - Type-wise Cost
Revision rhinoplasty
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Turkey
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5,000-12,000
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US
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15,000-25,000
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UK
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20,000-25,000
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India
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6,000-10,000
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Thailand
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7,000-14,000
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Ethnic rhinoplasty
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Turkey
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3,500-7,000
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US
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10,000-18,000
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UK
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12,000-18,000
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India
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4,500-8,000
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Thailand
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5,000-10,000
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Filler rhinoplasty
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Turkey
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500-1,200
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US
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1,200-2,500
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UK
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1,000-2,000
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India
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600-1,500
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Thailand
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700-1,800
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Open rhinoplasty
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Turkey
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2,500-5,000
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US
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10,000-20,000
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UK
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8,000-15,000
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India
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3,500-6,000
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Thailand
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4,000-8,000
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Closed rhinoplasty
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Turkey
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2,500-5,000
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US
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7,000-15,000
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UK
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5,000-12,000
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India
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2,800-5,000
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Thailand
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3,500-7,000
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Another popular type of rhinoplasty among patients is the barbie nose. This surgery includes changing the appearance of one’s nose to look like that of a Barbie. Think thin and delicate nose bridge and tip that creates a harmonious nose shape.
This is quite popular and you can expect to spend around $2000-$4000 in Turkey to get this done! The cost in different countries can be around:
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Cost (USD) |
US
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$10,000-$20,000
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UK
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$9,000-19,000
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India
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2,500-5,000
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Thailand
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3,800-7,200
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