Houston Septoplasty doctors
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Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
10575 Katy Fwy Ste 230, Houston |
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Michel Siegel, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
7700 San Felipe Street Suite 420, Houston |
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Raghu Athre, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
1015 Medical Center Blvd. Ste. 1500, Webster |
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C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
6400 Fannin Suite 2100, Houston |
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James F. Boynton, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
12727 Kimberley Ln Suite 300, Houston |
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Recent Answers
I am now into my 4th week following a revisional septorhinoplasty. Overall I am pleased with the results despite the fact that I have some uneven swelling & a couple of hard bumps which are slightly visible & feel like bone.
How many more weeks need to pass so that I can have a good idea of the final result? I am hoping that the shape will not change too much and that once the swelling goes down that the hard bumps will not very overly visible. Thank you in advance for your reply.
Dear Anon:
Usually the nose shape will settle a year after a primary rhinoplasty. With revision this may take longer, perhaps 18 to 24 months. Also the thickness of the skin will affect the recovery, with thicker skinn taking longer.
Cheers!
Michel Siegel, MD
I am 18/f. I broke my nose a few weeks ago and my doctor said I should get a septorhinoplasty. I know BCBS will cover the reconstructive part of the operation. The thing is, I have ALWAYS hated my nose. Can I get BCBS to consider a complete reshaping of my entire nose as the "reconstruction" of my nose? Can my surgeon give me the nose Ive always wanted while getting rid of a bump acquired from injury? Do surgeons think it's unethical to reshape it to my preference under insurance?
If you have had acute (less than 3 weeks ago) trauma to your nose and notice a significant change in the appearance once most of the swelling has abated, insurance may cover your surgery. It is important to see your physician as soon as possible after the injury so they can document it with your insurance. If you broke your nose 3 years ago, are seeing your surgeon for the first time, and now want cosmetic changes to your nose, insurance will likely NOT pay for your procedure. This is especially true if you want minor tip or other changes made that were likely not an effect of the injury.
Furthermore, insurance companies are making it more and more difficult for surgeons to get paid for nasal airway surgery despite it being non-cosmetic. This complicates matters even more. Seek a trained rhinoplasty surgeon who has dealt with these insurance issues in the past.
Had 2 Septoplasty and Inferior Turbinate Resections addressing night nasal breathing difficulties when in prone position. Left nostril still has significant difficulty in nasal breathing at night.New ENT indicated that sinuses are chronically dry from turbinate resections and that septum issue is not the reason for the current nasal obstruction. Indicating a nasal valve collapse and that any type of surgical intervention is not a cure guarantee. I've heard of some type of stenting to assist.HELP
It sounds that the real problem has not been defined, is it the turbinates, is the internal or external nasal valve, are there any other factors. I would look for someone in your area that specializes in rhinoplasty, both cosmetically and functional. Usually a Facial Plastic Surgeon will have this kind of experience.
Best of luck
Dr Siegel
