Prices: Australia: AUD 17600 to 37200 all-inclusive, as of 23 Oct 2026 (CosmeticSurgeryHelp AU cost guide (opens official site)). Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book. Thailand: AUD 1270 to 6140 (converted; procedure-type dependent), as of 23 Oct 2026 (Yanhee Hospital official plastic surgery prices (opens official site)). Converted at rate stated in CSV notes; verify RBA on publish day. Do not collapse implant vs open rhinoplasty into one bucket without labels. Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book.
Short answer: Medicare generally doesn’t cover cosmetic nose surgery (healthdirect (opens official site)), and Medicare doesn’t cover you overseas (Smartraveller (opens official site)). Results can take up to 12 months to emerge (healthdirect (opens official site)), so budget for follow-up at home and a buffer if further surgery is needed. Smartraveller warns that fixing a procedure that goes wrong can cost more (Smartraveller (opens official site)).
Risks and limitations to understand first
- Rhinoplasty risks include heavy nosebleeds, infection, lasting numbness, reduced sense of smell and breathing difficulty (healthdirect (opens official site)).
- Further surgery may be needed if the result isn’t what you hoped for (healthdirect (opens official site)).
- ASAPS advises Australian patients not to fly for 6 to 8 weeks after cosmetic surgery (ASAPS (opens official site)), which adds accommodation and time-off costs.
- Australia’s cosmetic surgery safeguards often don’t exist overseas (ASAPS (opens official site); Ahpra (opens official site)).
See rhinoplasty overseas for the full risks guide.
Published estimate ranges (sourced)
Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book.
| Location | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 17600 to 37200 | All-inclusive published (CosmeticSurgeryHelp (opens official site)), as of 23 Oct 2026 |
| Thailand | AUD 1270 to 6140 | Yanhee implant to reshaping / ultrasonic bands (converted from THB), as of 23 Oct 2026. Converted at rate stated in CSV notes; verify RBA on publish day. Label technique on any quote. |
Thailand rhinoplasty costs · Savings calculator · Trip budget.
What affects the price
- Whether the surgery is cosmetic only, or also addresses breathing (functional components may be assessed differently for cover in Australia - ask your specialist and insurer)
- Primary surgery versus revision
- Anaesthetic type, facility fees and overnight stay
- Imaging, splints, medications and follow-up visits
- Possible revision surgery months later
Ask for a fully itemised written quote before you compare.
What Medicare and insurance cover
| Source | What it may pay |
|---|---|
| Medicare | Generally doesn’t cover cosmetic nose surgery (healthdirect (opens official site)). Doesn’t cover you overseas (Smartraveller (opens official site)). |
| Private health insurance | May contribute to hospital costs for eligible medically necessary procedures in Australia; cosmetic surgery is commonly excluded. Check your policy. |
| Treatment overseas | Medicare doesn’t cover you overseas. Basic travel insurance rarely covers medical tourism (Smartraveller (opens official site)). |
See health insurance gaps, Medicare overseas and travel insurance for cosmetic surgery.
The full cost of going overseas
Add these to any overseas quote:
| Cost | Notes |
|---|---|
| Flights | Possibly flexible dates for recovery. Price on request, get quotes from clinics |
| Accommodation | Enough nights for surgeon clearance to fly. Price on request, get quotes from clinics |
| Time off work | Your own estimate, including recovery at home |
| Insurance | Read the PDS for cosmetic and medical tourism exclusions |
| Follow-up in Australia | Aftercare in Australia |
| A buffer for problems | Revision surgery in Australia |
Use the trip budget planner to add it up.
| Destination | Procedure guide |
|---|---|
| Thailand | Rhinoplasty in Thailand |
| Türkiye | Rhinoplasty in Turkey |
Also: plastic surgery in Thailand, plastic surgery in Turkey and Thailand vs Turkey.
How to compare quotes
- Compare the same plan: primary vs revision, open vs closed approach if stated, and whether breathing work is included.
- Check what’s included: facility, anaesthetic, follow-up and revision policy.
- Check the surgeon’s registration: how to choose a surgeon overseas.
- Ask the questions to ask before you book.
- Get everything in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does rhinoplasty cost in Australia?
Australia: AUD 17600 to 37200 all-inclusive, as of 23 Oct 2026 (CosmeticSurgeryHelp AU cost guide (opens official site)). Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book. Thailand bands vary by technique: AUD 1270 to 6140 (converted; procedure-type dependent), as of 23 Oct 2026 (Yanhee Hospital official plastic surgery prices (opens official site)). Converted at rate stated in CSV notes; verify RBA on publish day. Do not collapse implant vs open rhinoplasty into one bucket without labels. Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book.
Does Medicare cover rhinoplasty?
Medicare generally doesn’t cover cosmetic nose surgery, and doesn’t cover you overseas.
Are rhinoplasty quotes lower overseas?
The headline price may be lower, but add travel, a long recovery stay, insurance and the cost of fixing problems at home.
What should a rhinoplasty quote include?
Surgeon and facility fees, anaesthetic, splints, follow-up visits and any revision policy, all in writing.
Will travel insurance cover complications?
Basic travel insurance rarely covers medical tourism. Read the PDS and see travel insurance for cosmetic surgery.
Sources
All accessed 23 October 2026.
- healthdirect, Rhinoplasty (nose job): https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/procedures/surgery/rhinoplasty
- ASAPS, Heading overseas for cosmetic surgery?: https://aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/heading-overseas-for-cosmetic-surgery-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
- Ahpra, Thinking about having cosmetic surgery?: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Cosmetic-surgery-hub/Information-for-the-public.aspx
- Smartraveller, Going overseas for a medical procedure: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/travel-essentials/travel-health/medical-tourism
- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, What Medicare covers: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/medicare/about/what-medicare-covers
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