Most patients in Metro Vancouver pay between $9,000 and $16,000 for primary rhinoplasty, with complex or revision rhinoplasty reaching $18,000 to $25,000.
That total is usually made up of three separate fees: the surgeon’s fee, the anesthesiologist’s fee, and the operating room or facility fee at an accredited non-hospital surgical centre. Vancouver sits at the higher end of Canadian pricing because of real estate, staffing, and facility overhead costs across British Columbia.
Expect extras such as a consultation fee of roughly $150 to $300, prescriptions, splints, and follow-up visits. Purely cosmetic surgery is also subject to GST, since it is not considered medically necessary. Ask every clinic for an itemized written quote so you are comparing the same things.
Typical all-inclusive price ranges for rhinoplasty in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland market:
- Primary cosmetic rhinoplasty (overall range): approximately $12,000 to $18,000 CAD
- Closed (endonasal) rhinoplasty: approximately $12,000 to $16,000 CAD, typically at the lower end of the primary range since grafting is limited
- Open (external) rhinoplasty: approximately $13,000 to $18,000 CAD, depending on the extent of tip work and grafting
- Ultrasonic (piezo) rhinoplasty: approximately $13,000 to $19,000 CAD, generally $1,000 to $2,000 above the equivalent procedure using standard instruments
- Septorhinoplasty: approximately $13,000 to $20,000 CAD, depending on how much is functional
- Ethnic rhinoplasty: approximately $14,000 to $20,000 CAD, reflecting the added structural grafting thicker skin and softer cartilage require
- Asian rhinoplasty: approximately $14,000 to $22,000 CAD, with the higher end reflecting rib cartilage harvesting for dorsal augmentation
- Revision rhinoplasty: approximately $15,000 to $25,000+ CAD
- Rib graft or complex reconstruction: at the higher end, sometimes above $25,000 CAD
- Liquid rhinoplasty: approximately $800 to $1,800 CAD per session
Rhinoplasty Procedures Cost Comparison Vancouver, BC
All prices in CAD and reflect all-inclusive estimates (surgeon + anesthesiologist + facility fee). Cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery is not covered by MSP and is subject to 5% GST. Figures are Metro Vancouver market ranges, not a quote.
| Procedure | Best For | Typical All-In Cost | OR Time / Anesthesia | MSP Coverage | Time Off Work | Result Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Rhinoplasty Non-surgical | Camouflaging a small hump, slight tip lift, minor asymmetry or post-surgical dents | $800 – $1,800 per session | 15–30 min Topical numbing | No | None 24–48 hrs mild swelling | 9–18 months |
| Closed Rhinoplasty Endonasal | Dorsal hump reduction, narrowing nasal bones, modest refinement — no external scar | $12,000 – $16,000 | 2–3 hrs General | No | 7–10 days | Permanent |
| Open Rhinoplasty External | Complex tip work, cartilage grafting, crooked noses, significant asymmetry | $13,000 – $18,000 | 2–3.5 hrs General | No | 7–10 days | Permanent |
| Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty Piezo | Precise bone reshaping, smoother dorsal lines, less bruising | $13,000 – $19,000 approx. +$1,000–$2,000 vs. standard instruments | 2.5–4 hrs General | No | 7–10 days | Permanent |
| Septorhinoplasty | Reshaping plus deviated septum, turbinate reduction, or nasal valve collapse | $13,000 – $20,000 | 3–4 hrs General | PartialDocumented functional portion may be covered; cosmetic portion is not | 7–14 days | Permanent |
| Ethnic Rhinoplasty | Thicker skin, wider nasal base, softer cartilage; refinement that preserves heritage | $14,000 – $20,000 | 3–4 hrs General | No | 10–14 days | Permanent |
| Asian Rhinoplasty | Dorsal augmentation, added tip projection, alar base narrowing | $14,000 – $22,000 | 3–4.5 hrs General | No | 10–14 days | Permanent |
| Revision Rhinoplasty Secondary | Polly beak, inverted-V, pinched tip, residual deviation, new breathing obstruction | $15,000 – $25,000+ | 4–6 hrs General | NoRarely partial if airway is involved | 10–14 days | Permanent |
| Rib Graft / Complex Reconstruction | Depleted septal cartilage, saddle nose, major structural rebuild | $20,000 – $28,000+ | 4–6 hrs General | No | 2–3 weeks | Permanent |
Important: These are Metro Vancouver market ranges for comparison purposes only and do not constitute a quote or medical advice. Your actual cost depends on your anatomy, operating time, grafting requirements, and complexity, and is confirmed only after an in-person consultation.
