How much is a nose job?
A nose job (rhinoplasty) typically costs between $7,500 and $18,000 once all fees are included. The surgeon's fee alone averages around $7,637 (per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons), but that figure excludes anesthesia, facility, and other related costs.
Cost breakdown
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon's fee (average) | $7,637 | ASPS average; does not include anesthesia or facility fees |
| Typical all-in range | $7,500 - $18,000 | Includes surgeon, anesthesia, and operating room/facility costs |
| Lower-cost / less complex | $3,000 - $6,000 | Closed technique, primary (first-time) procedure, lower-cost regions |
| Complex or revision | $12,000 - $18,000+ | Open technique, cartilage grafting, or revision surgery |
| Lowest-cost states | ~$4,850 - $5,000 | Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama (surgeon fee) |
| Highest-cost states | ~$6,100 - $6,400 | Hawaii, California, New York (surgeon fee) |
What drives the price of a nose job
The single largest variable is surgical complexity. A straightforward, first-time (primary) rhinoplasty using a closed technique sits at the lower end of the range, while open-technique surgery, cartilage grafting, or correcting a previous operation (revision rhinoplasty) pushes the price up substantially. Revision cases are among the most expensive because they take longer and require more skill.
Beyond the procedure itself, the surgeon's experience and reputation, the geographic market, and the type of facility all move the number. The quoted surgeon's fee is only part of the bill: anesthesia and operating-room or facility charges are billed separately and can add several thousand dollars to the total.
Geography and insurance
Location matters a great deal. Surgeon fees in the most affordable states (such as Mississippi, West Virginia, and Alabama) run under $5,000, while the priciest markets (Hawaii, California, and New York) push fees above $6,000 before facility and anesthesia costs are added.
Insurance generally does not cover cosmetic rhinoplasty. However, a functional procedure performed to correct a breathing problem (a deviated septum, often done as septorhinoplasty) may be partially covered. If you have a medical reason, ask your surgeon and insurer what portion qualifies as functional versus cosmetic.
Budgeting beyond the quote
When comparing quotes, confirm whether the price is the surgeon's fee only or an all-in figure. A complete estimate should spell out the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility charges, plus any pre-operative tests and follow-up visits.
Also budget for recovery: time off work, prescription medications, and the small chance of a revision down the road. Choosing a board-certified surgeon with strong experience may cost more up front but reduces the likelihood of a costly second procedure.
Frequently asked questions
- Does insurance cover a nose job?
- Cosmetic rhinoplasty is not covered. A functional procedure to fix breathing issues, such as a deviated septum, may be partially covered by insurance.
- Why is the price range so wide?
- The total depends on whether it is a primary or revision procedure, open vs. closed technique, cartilage grafting, surgeon experience, geography, and separate anesthesia and facility fees.
- Is the surgeon's fee the final price?
- No. The ASPS average surgeon fee (about $7,637) excludes anesthesia and operating-room costs, so most patients pay $7,500 to $18,000 all in.
Researched and edited by Calvin Lauderdale, Lead Researcher & Editor. Figures on this page were verified against the sources above as of June 23, 2026.