Cost and recovery to fix broken nose and deviated septum?

If you got a qualified rhinoplasty/septoplasty expert, if you really can't breathe through your nose, it is usually covered by insurance. Of course, that depends on your choice of doctor and if they are in your plan or you have out of network benefits. Unfortunately, if your nose was broken many years ago,... more

Your smiling photo demonstrates a long nose, and a droopy tip. Droopiness of your tip can lead to obstructed nasal breathing. You should consult a board-certified, experienced, Rhinoplasty specialist to discuss your options. The functional portion of your surgery could be covered by your health insurance,... more

Why have you not seen a rhinoplasty specialist? Go now, and yes MOST insurances cover a major portion if not the whole costs. Recovery approximately 3 weeks, full healing up to 1 year. Good Luck!

Hi Julia, Septo-rhinoplasty can fix your nose.  The cost of the procedure varies depending upon the surgeon and the geographic location.  Insurance may cover the functional (breathing) portion of your surgery, operating room, and anesthesiologist.  The recovery time is usually 1 to 2 weeks (5... more

As stated rhinoseptoplasty can fix the deviated septum and improve the appearance of the nose. Insurance may cover a portion of the former but not the latter. As for your snoring, this may be due to an enitrely different problem and may even be indicative of sleep apnea syndrome, as serious condition. You... more

Snoring usually has nothing to do with a deviated septum. If you have a severely deviated septum, sometimes insurance will cover this portion. It will not cover the cosmetic portion to raise your tip, refine your tip, and treat your nasal bump.

Hi Julia, Yes. your insurance should cover the deviated septum, nasal fracture and any other medical problems related to your snoring. The typical recovery time for this surgery is about 7 to 10 days. The procedures you will need include: Septoplasty -- to fix the deviated septum; Open Reduction Nasal Fracture... more

A septorhinoplasty will repair the deformity and breathing obstruction caused by your broken nose. As long as you can document your trauma, the insurance company should pay the appropriate benefits. The total cost is usually about $7,000. Your surgeon's office will help determine your personal responsibility.... more

When the cartilage is broken from the rest of the bony nasal bridge of the nose, it can be reset and brought back normal anatomical position. Frequently the nose is also broken and twisted inward towards the airway, which is addressed through harvesting septal cartilage and placing of spreader grafts. A... more