We are often our own worst critics. This can be especially true for people who are frustrated with a particular part of their body, such as their nose. Not feeling good about appearance can hurt your self-confidence.

If you are bothered by the appearance of your nose, rhinoplasty can help you achieve a more shapely nose and enhance the proportions of your face.

People choose to have nose surgery for many different reasons. But in all cases, one of the most important questions asked is, "how much will my nose surgery cost?"

In San Francisco, the cost of rhinoplasty ranges from $15,500 to $50,000. Yes, that's a pretty wide range of costs. However, in plastic surgery there are no cookie cutter procedures, nor should there be.

A skilled plastic surgeon approaches each patient’s needs in a unique way in order to achieve the results they desire. For this reason, it’s impossible to say, “all rhinoplasties cost this much."

With that in mind, there are three major factors that influence the cost of surgery. We'll explore them below to give you a better idea of what your nose surgery might cost.

At our San Francisco practice, questions on rhinoplasty recovery frequently come up during initial consultations with Dr. Fan. Typical questions include the following:

• How long should I take time off from work?
• What should I expect post-surgery?
• Will it be painful and uncomfortable?
• How long will it take for the swelling to subside?
• Is numbness normal?