How Much Is a Nose Job in Canada? Plastic Surgery 101

Sick and tired of your nose? Whether it’s not working properly or its proportions are off, a slew of Canadians decides to go under the knife every year for corrective surgery. However, desire itself doesn’t cover the cost of a nose job in Canada, so you should read up on how much your rhinoplasty will set you back before undergoing the procedure.

Luckily, I’ve got all the deets! Let’s jump in!

How Much Does a Nose Job Cost in Canada?

According to the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, rhinoplasty was one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in Canada in 2021. But how much does rhinoplasty cost? Unfortunately, the answer is not that simple because the cost can vary per province, city, and even clinic.

Currently, the average cost of a nose job in Canada falls between $4,000 and $9,000. However, for more complicated procedures, the price can rise up to a hefty $15,000! And if you need a revision procedure, the price is even higher.

Expectedly, rhinoplasty in Toronto and Montreal carries the heaviest financial burden, with the average price ranging from $8,000 to $10,000. In Calgary and Edmonton, the average price is between $7,500 and $10,000, while in Halifax you can expect to cash out about $5,000.

What Affects the Price?

As I said, there are multiple factors taken into account when calculating the price of a cosmetic procedure. Let’s go over some of the most essential ones.

Surgeon Experience

Your surgeon’s experience is the number one factor affecting the cost. Accordingly, a more experienced surgeon will usually charge more for their services.

However, this doesn’t mean that you should go for the most expensive option available to ensure a successful surgery. On the contrary, there are plenty of great surgeons who don’t charge an arm and a leg for their work.

Surgical Complexity

It’s no surprise that complex procedures will cost you more money. Generally, rhinoplasty has two approaches, open and closed.

Open rhinoplasty is most suitable for patients that want more major changes. With this approach, the surgeon makes two incisions inside the nose and one incision across the skin between the nostrils. Therefore, they have greater access to the nose and there may be a small external scar. This procedure is cheaper than the closed one.

Alternatively, most patients opt for closed rhinoplasty. With this approach, the surgeon makes the incisions on the inside of the nose and lifts the skin to access the cartilage and bone, thus preventing noticeable scarring. Since this type of surgery requires more skill, it usually costs more.

Surgical Facility Type

The last factor that can significantly affect the cost of a nose job. Namely, if you have your surgery in a private clinic, it can cost you much more than if you have it in a public hospital. Usually, this is because private clinics have higher overhead costs.

Revision Procedure

If you’re not happy with the results of your first nose job or you encountered problems after your surgery, you can get a revision procedure to correct these issues. Generally, revision rhinoplasty is more complicated and longer than the original surgery and therefore, can cost much more.

In Canada, the typical cost for revision surgery is usually more than $9,000. Some extremely complicated cases may even cost you up to $25,000! The price depends on the complexity of the issue that arose following the primary procedure and the desired results. Your surgeon will explain the details to you during your consultations.

Nose Job Procedure

So what is rhinoplasty? This procedure involves increasing or reducing the size of your nose, changing its shape, or correcting a health issue.

The flow of your surgery will depend on your medical history, your desired results, previous (failed) procedures, and whether you prefer an open or closed approach. However, all procedures will begin with a thorough examination of the internal and external structures of your nose.

Nose jobs usually take about 2 to 4 hours, although complex cases can take up more time. Like all operations, the anesthesiologist will place you under general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation before the surgeon begins the surgery, using either an open or closed procedure.

Then, the surgeon will reduce a large nose by removing bone or cartilage, or will straighten the projections inside the nose to improve a deviated septum. After this, they will close the incision and your recovery process will begin.

Choosing a Doctor

To ensure your procedure goes smoothly, you should take time to research prospective surgeons. Don’t undergo surgery from the first doctor that pops up on your feed. Instead, do your due diligence and determine whether this person is the right fit for you. Here’s what you should take into account.

Education

First and foremost, you must be certain that a surgeon has completed their education and training. Did they go to a quality school or does their degree seem sketchy? Pay attention because many people can guarantee their education while doing surgery in a dingy basement.

Experience

Then, you should ask whether your doctor has hands-on experience with your particular issue. Have they done surgeries like yours before? How did the procedure go? Don’t be shy with asking questions because your comfort is most important at the end of the day.

Certification

Ask your surgeon if they are board-certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. With a certification, you’re sure that they have received extensive training in their speciality and can handle your case.

Results

Look at their before and after photos. After all, the best results are usually displayed where everyone can see them. If you like what they’ve done, you might have found your match.

Who Can Get Rhinoplasty?

Now, let’s talk eligibility. Luckily, all you need to be eligible for rhinoplasty is to be dissatisfied with your nose’s appearance and/or have breathing problems. So, if you feel embarrassed by your nose, hate a hump on the bridge, or abhor a bulbous tip, you’re a candidate for rhinoplasty in Toronto and everywhere else in Canada.

Side Effects and Risks

As with any surgery, there are risks involved with a nose job. Some of these include:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bad reactions to anaesthesia
• Scarring
• Nerve damage
• Breathing difficulties
• Asymmetrical appearance

To avoid these, always choose a board-certified and experienced surgeon and a clinic with stringent guidelines for health and safety.

Results

Following your surgery, your nose will be swollen for a while. So, it may take some time for the swelling to go away and reveal the final result. Usually, it takes 2 or 3 weeks to notice the first changes, and around 2 or 3 months for almost all of the swelling to be gone.

How To Get a Free Nose Job in Canada?

As you probably already know, the health insurance system, like the Ministry of Health or the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) won’t cover your procedure if it’s not medically necessary. Therefore, your septorhinoplasty cost will be no skin off your nose, but you will have to pay for the nose job that’s purely for cosmetic purposes.

So, if you want to have your rhinoplasty covered by insurance, you need to have a medical reason for the surgery, like a nasal injury, breathing difficulty, deviated septum, congenital birth anomaly, etc. Once you know you can prove your ailment, submit an application for full OHIP coverage and wait for their approval.

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Canada?

Now, let’s go over the cost of another popular cosmetic procedure, boob jobs!

But first, I have to mention that OHIP may cover the cost of breast reduction surgery if your breasts have caused significant physical symptoms like back or neck pain. However, if you’re not eligible, a breast reduction can set you back from $4,500 to $9,500 depending on the province and clinic.

On the other hand, breast lift prices are not covered by insurance, so you’ll have to pay the $7,500 to $10,500 yourself.

Below, we’ll look at the costs of breast augmentation by province and city.

Province	Cost
Alberta	$5,000 – $9,800
British Columbia	$5,000 – $8,000
Manitoba	$5,000 – $8,500
New Brunswick	$3,000 – $9,000
Newfoundland and Labrador	N/A
Nova Scotia	$5,000 – $8,900
Ontario	$7,500 – $11,000
Prince Edward Island	N/A
Quebec	$8,000 – $12,000
Saskatchewan	N/A

 

City	Cost
Toronto	$8,000 – $12,000
Montreal	$6,500 – $9,000
Calgary	$5,000 – $9,500
Ottawa	$6,000 – $9,500
Edmonton	$7,500 – $11,000
Winnipeg	$6,000 – $9,500
Mississauga	$5,500 – $10,000
Vancouver	$7,000 – $9,500
Brampton	$7,500 – $10,000

 

Cost of Other Cosmetic Procedures

Before wrapping up, let’s take a closer look at the average cost of other popular cosmetic procedures in Canada. Unsurprisingly, cosmetic surgery in Toronto and overall Ontario costs a bit more than in other places, so take this into consideration when deciding where to go.

Cosmetic Procedure	Average Cost
Eyelid Surgery	$3,800 – $7,000
Facelift	$6,000 – $20,000
Fat transfer	$3,500 – $9,500
Forehead lift	$3,500 – $10,300
Breast lift	$5,000 – $12,000
Gynecomastia	$5,000 – $6,900
Arm lift	$7,000 – $13,000
Body lift	$20,000 – $30,000 (can vary significantly)
Liposuction	$7,000 – $13,000 (can vary significantly)
Lower body lift	$20,000 +
Mommy Makeover	$18,000 – $30,000 + (depends on the combination of procedures)
Thigh lift	$7,000 – $13,000
Tummy tuck	$8,500 – $11,000
Brazilian Butt lift	$10,000 – $17,000
Botox	$10 – $17 per unit
Cheek Fillers	$600 – $900 per syringe
Lip Fillers	$500 – $1,000 per syringe
Butt Injections	$3,000 – $10,000 per session

Conclusion

That was a lot of information! Hopefully, I’ve helped you understand the good and the bad of rhinoplasty and other cosmetic procedures, as well as grasp the nuances that go into determining the cost of a nose job. Remember to talk to your chosen surgeon about what to expect from the surgery to ensure you’re ready for all it entails.

Good luck!