Rhinoplasty Cost in the UK


by Leanne Williams - Date: 2006-12-03 - Word Count: 464 Share This!

Rhinoplasties - or nose jobs - are consistently among the most popular plastic surgeries performed in the UK each year. The procedure can also be used to repair problems with the nose, such as impaired breathing, which may have arisen from illness, accident or birth defects. For anyone considering undergoing rhinoplasty, one of the initial worries is often how much the surgery costs.

The cost of surgery can vary quite significantly. It depends largely on the degree of worked required. Other cost factors include regional variations and individual differences in how much different surgeries or clinics charge for their services. Therefore, please bear in mind that the prices quoted in this article are purely for guideline purposes. Many clinics will offer a free initial consultation where you will receive an accurate and personal quotation of how much a nose job will cost you.

Unfortunately, the United Kingdom is not particularly competitive when it comes to the cost of rhinoplasty surgery. The average prices are as follows:

Bupa hospital. Average cost: £3,500 Private clinic. Average cost: £3,900 (generally ranges from £3,200 to £5,000)

UK residents may want to look into going abroad to undergo rhinoplasty surgery. There are several destinations that offer rhinoplasty at a much cheaper price, but you will need to bear in mind that additional costs need to be added into the equation, such as flights and accommodation. Some of the foreign clinics popular with British patients offer pre-operative and post-operative consultations in London, which can both help keep costs down (shortening the length of time accommodation is required for and necessitating only one trip) and makes the process more convenient and less stressful for the patient. However, some patients who opt for surgery abroad combine the surgery with their annual holiday and off-set additional expenses in this way.

Some of the destinations UK citizens seeking nose jobs could consider are:

Egypt. Average cost: £1,500 Belgium. Average cost: £2,200 Spain. Average cost: £2,600 Czech Republic. Average cost: £1,700 India. Average cost: £1,100

If you do choose to travel abroad for your nose job the same advice applies as it would should you be looking at UK clinics, and perhaps is even more important. You must research the surgeon or clinic thoroughly to ensure they are reputable and highly qualified. Sadly, some patients travelling abroad are tempted to bypass this research because of the lure of a large saving on the procedure. An improperly qualified or dubious surgeon can cost you dearly, both in damage to your self esteem through a poorly performed nose job and in the cost of revision rhinoplasty to put it right. There are many great clinics abroad, so make sure you spend time doing your homework to locate the best one for you.

If you are considering rhinoplasty in the UK ask your GP for information.


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Leanne has had several articles published on the subject of cosmetic surgery, including what to expect at a rhinoplasty consultation.

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