Revision Rhinoplasty Cost, Why People Pay Hundreds of Thousands of Baht
Why do people pay hundreds of thousands of baht for revision rhinoplasty? Because choosing ‘where to have revision rhinoplasty’ is about getting good-quality care from an experienced surgeon and lowering the chance of further risks. Many people pay hundreds of thousands of baht for revision rhinoplasty rather than face several repeat revisions, which together may cost more.
Revision rhinoplasty at S45 Clinic
Why Revision Rhinoplasty Costs More
Revision rhinoplasty is not just reshaping the nose. It is complex, delicate surgery that needs precision to the millimetre, and a change of just 1mm to 2mm can have a big effect on both appearance and breathing. Factors that affect the cost include:
- the surgeon’s experience and skill
- the techniques and technology used, such as:
- open rhinoplasty (open technique), which gives a clear view of the structure for detailed refinement
- ultrasonic rhinoplasty, which uses ultrasound to cut bone precisely and reduce swelling and bleeding
- preservation rhinoplasty, which keeps as much of the original structure as possible
- structural grafting, which uses rib or ear cartilage to build a strong structure
- the materials used, such as:
- your own cartilage, which lowers the risk of allergy and has a low chance of rejection
- Silicone Medical Grade
- rib cartilage, for cases that need a strong structure
- surgeons and staff:
- an anaesthetist who is a doctor (not a nurse anaesthetist)
- professional surgical assistants, who help surgery go quickly and precisely
- an aftercare team to answer your questions during recovery
- operating theatres and facilities, such as:
- high-standard operating theatres
- sterile operating theatres that meet JCI or ISO standards
- HEPA air filtration to help prevent infection
- full medical equipment, ready for emergencies
- private recovery rooms with close care after surgery
Choosing revision rhinoplasty based on price alone may lead you to an unlicensed doctor, which can result in:
- a crooked, tilted or asymmetrical nose that needs correcting again, costing 2 to 3 times the original price
- implant extrusion or infection, with extra treatment costs on top of the revision
- breathing problems that need further surgery, adding more costs
- an artificial-looking result that needs to be completely redone
Note: Repeat nose surgery, which many people know as ‘nose reshaping’, is surgery for people who have had nose surgery before and need a further assessment by a surgeon. The approach to care depends on the original problem, the nose structure and the surgeon’s judgement in each case.
