Price ranges in Australia
Primary cosmetic rhinoplasty often totals $12,000–$20,000+. Complex or revision cases are commonly $18,000–$30,000+.
- Surgeon fee varies by scope
- Hospital and anaesthesia time
- Grafts and case complexity
Price guide written for Australia
Rhinoplasty cost Australia: typical prices, fees and how quotes work.
Understand what rhinoplasty costs in Australia, how surgeon, hospital and anaesthetist fees are itemised, what can change your price, and when Medicare/private health may help for functional septorhinoplasty. Use this guide to prepare for a clear, written quote.
$12k–$20k+
typical primary cosmetic rhinoplasty total in Australia
$18k–$30k+
common range for complex or revision rhinoplasty
Rebates
possible for functional septorhinoplasty with eligibility
Typical costs
Primary, complex and revision price ranges explained.
What affects price
Surgeon, approach, complexity, grafting and theatre time.
Medicare & health
When functional issues may attract rebates.
Next step help
Get an itemised quote that fits your case.
Your rhinoplasty cost overview
Most Australian quotes bundle three core fees: surgeon, hospital/theatre and anaesthetist. Complexity, time in theatre and whether any functional work is included will shift your total. Use the resources below to compare costs, recovery and coverage before you book.
Functional septorhinoplasty
When obstruction or deformity is documented, rebates may apply to functional components with a valid GP referral.
- Medicare and private health
- Referral requirements
- Out-of-pocket explained
Compare procedures
Understand rhinoplasty vs septorhinoplasty and how goals, cost and recovery differ.
- Structural vs cosmetic goals
- Healing timeline differences
- Cost implications
Finance & payment options
Many clinics partner with third-party finance providers. Compare fees and terms before committing.
- What to check in contracts
- Upfront vs plans
- Cooling-off rules
What Australian providers publish for rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty splits into cosmetic and functional (airway) surgery. That distinction drives both the price and whether Medicare contributes anything at all.
Provider
Published price
What it covers
Source & date checked
Dr Scott Turner (Sydney)
Cosmetic from $18,600; tip rhinoplasty $13,950–$18,600; functional/septorhinoplasty from $17,600; revision $18,600–$37,200
All-inclusive — surgeon, hospital/theatre, anaesthetist, follow-up
drturner.com.au — page updated Jul 2026, checked 25 Aug 2026
Gold Coast Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty from $17,244; septoplasty from $21,000; tip rhinoplasty from $10,644
Ambiguous — the page claims no hidden fees but does not itemise what is included
goldcoastplasticsurgery.com.au — page dated Jun 2024, checked 25 Aug 2026
Sydney Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty $10,990–$14,990; septorhinoplasty $13,990–$18,990
Partial — surgeon fee, anaesthetic fee and six weeks of follow-up. Hospital fee of about $4,000–$4,900 is billed separately if you are uninsured
plasticsurgery-sydney.com.au — page updated Jul 2026, checked 25 Aug 2026
Reading these figures
- The two price tiers above are not comparable as published. The lower tier excludes a hospital fee of roughly $4,000–$4,900. Add it back before comparing.
- Revision rhinoplasty costs materially more — up to double, on the one source that publishes a revision range.
- Two of the sources we found publish identical figures, which suggests a shared pricing feed rather than two independent confirmations. We have not treated them as two data points.
- A surgeon’s fee is not the price you pay. Where a provider publishes a surgeon-only fee, hospital/theatre and anaesthetist charges are billed on top and can add several thousand dollars.
- These are advertised starting prices at a point in time. They are not averages, they change frequently, and they vary by state and by complexity.
- There is no independent survey of cosmetic surgery prices in Australia. This is a compilation of what providers publish about themselves, not market research.
- Nothing here is a quote. Only an itemised written quote from a practitioner who has assessed you is reliable.
Medicare and this procedure
Where the surgery corrects a genuine airway obstruction rather than appearance, a Medicare item may apply. Purely cosmetic rhinoplasty attracts nothing.
MBS item
What it covers and who qualifies
Schedule fee
41671
Septal surgery, including septoplasty, septal reconstruction, septectomy or closure of a septal perforation, by any approach. Does not include cauterisation
Fee not published here. Our checks of the MBS lookup returned inconsistent amounts for this item on repeated queries, so we will not republish a figure we could not confirm. Check MBS Online for the current fee.
45632
Partial rhinoplasty involving correction of one or both lateral or alar cartilages, indicated for airway obstruction with a NOSE Scale score above 45 or significant deformity. Documented photographic or NOSE Scale evidence required
Fee not published here. Our checks of the MBS lookup returned inconsistent amounts for this item on repeated queries, so we will not republish a figure we could not confirm. Check MBS Online for the current fee.
We have deliberately left the fees blank. Our checks of the MBS lookup returned three different amounts for item 41671 across repeated queries, and a single unconfirmed figure for 45632, so we are not republishing numbers we could not verify. The item descriptions and criteria above were consistent across every source we checked — it is only the dollar figures we could not pin down. Ask your surgeon for the item number in writing and confirm the current fee at MBS Online.
A schedule fee is not a rebate. Medicare pays 75–85% of the schedule fee depending on the setting, and the gap between it and what a surgeon actually charges is yours to pay. MBS fees are reindexed every 1 July. Confirm the current fee and criteria at MBS Online rather than relying on any figure republished elsewhere — including ours.
How to get an accurate rhinoplasty quote
A proper quote follows a medical assessment. Here’s the usual process in Australia, including compliance steps that protect patients.
1
Referral (if functional)
If you have breathing issues or deformity, obtain a GP referral before you consult the operating surgeon to support potential rebates.
2
Consultation and planning
Assessment, photos and discussion of goals, limitations, risks, approach (open/closed) and likely theatre time.
3
Itemised written quote
Surgeon, hospital/theatre, anaesthetist and any extras (assistant, imaging, grafts) are clearly listed with policies.
4
Cooling-off and booking
Australian rules require informed consent and a cooling-off period before paying a deposit for cosmetic surgery.
What affects rhinoplasty cost in Australia
Your price reflects the complexity of your nose, surgical plan and where and by whom you have surgery. Use this checklist to compare quotes fairly.
Surgeon expertise
Qualifications (e.g., FRACS in Plastic Surgery or ENT), case volume and revision experience.
Case complexity
Tip work, septum, valve repair, grafting (septal/ear/rib) and symmetry correction add time.
Approach & time
Open vs closed is less about price than the time and structural work required.
Facility & anaesthesia
Accredited hospital/day surgery, length of theatre session and anaesthetist fee structures.
Inclusions
Post-op reviews, dressings/splints, imaging, surgical assistant and revision policy.
Location
Major cities can differ by hospital rates and anaesthesia billing.
Itemised rhinoplasty price guide
Surgeon fee
Reflects complexity and time; commonly a major portion of the total for primary cases.
$7.5k–$12k+
Hospital & theatre
Accredited facility, theatre session length, nursing, equipment and recovery bay.
$3k–$6k+
Anaesthetist
Specialist anaesthesia billed by time; may vary by city and provider.
$1.5k–$3k+
Grafts, imaging & tests
Cartilage harvest (ear/rib) if required, bloods or scans where clinically indicated.
Varies
Post-op care & reviews
Splints, dressings and scheduled reviews. Confirm what’s included in writing.
Included/Varies
Rebates (functional cases)
With a GP referral and eligibility, Medicare/private health may reduce functional components.
Eligibility-based
Cost-smart tips before you book
Ask these questions to avoid surprises and to make sure you’re comparing like-for-like rhinoplasty quotes.
What’s included?
Request a written breakdown and policies.
- Surgeon, hospital, anaesthetist, assistant
- Splints, dressings, reviews
- Revision policy and time limits
Coverage & compliance
Understand eligibility and rules.
- GP referral for functional issues
- Informed consent and cooling-off
- Private health requirements
Choose with care
Price should never be the only factor.
- Training and registration checks
- Case volume and before/after policy
- Aftercare access
Rhinoplasty cost FAQs
Straight answers to the most common pricing questions for rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty in Australia.
How much does rhinoplasty cost in Australia?
Primary cosmetic rhinoplasty commonly totals $12,000–$20,000+. Complex or revision cases can be $18,000–$30,000+ depending on time in theatre, grafting and goals.
What’s usually included in the quote?
Surgeon fee, hospital/theatre, anaesthetist, splints/dressings and standard reviews. Ask about surgical assistant, imaging/tests, and revision policy.
Do Medicare or private health cover any part?
Not for cosmetic rhinoplasty. Functional septoplasty/septorhinoplasty may attract rebates with a GP referral and eligibility. Cosmetic components remain self-funded.
Why do revision rhinoplasty quotes cost more?
Scar tissue, altered anatomy and grafting needs make revisions longer and more complex, increasing surgeon, anaesthesia and facility time.
Are there payment plans?
Many practices work with third-party finance providers. Review interest, fees and contracts carefully. See our finance guide for what to check.
Where can I find local pricing context?
See city pages: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast.
Confidential cost enquiry
Request a personalised rhinoplasty cost estimate.
Send a confidential message about your goals, functional concerns, timing and budget. We’ll outline likely ranges for your situation and explain what’s typically included in an Australian rhinoplasty quote.
Itemised guidance
Surgeon, hospital, anaesthetist and inclusions explained clearly.
Australia-wide help
Support across major cities with links to reputable resources.