Cost and Recovery to Fix Broken Nose and Deviated Septum?

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Latest answer by Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
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Tags: female, broken nose, cartilage, costs, deviated septum, insurance, septum

The cartilage at the tip of my nose is broken off from the rest of the bridge of my nose. I have a deviated septum. My intake of air has been restricted since the break. I snore so terribly I wake myself up. My husband sleeps in guest room now. In the morning my mouth is so dehydrated I almost have to peel my tongue off the roof of my mouth. Can surgery fix my broken nose? How much? Insurance? Recovery Time?

10 answers to Cost and Recovery to Fix Broken Nose and Deviated Septum?

Rhinoplasty - cost, recovery

I'm sorry to hear that you are having so much trouble with your nose. If you have nasal airway obstruction, a broken nose, as well as a deviated septum - this is usually covered by insurance. If there are fine cosmetic changes you want done, you may have to pay a small cosmetic fee. Regardless, if your nose is causing you so much difficulty, you should definitely see a rhinoplasty surgeon for a consultation. In terms of recovery - you will likely have a cast,... more

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cost of nasal surgery and recovery time

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 deviated septum can be also fixed, which is out of medical necessity. Surgery can fix a broken nose by resetting the nasal bones. This is all usually covered under a patient’s... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Fixing Broken Nose

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. The initial healing will take 10-14 days, but the result will continue to improve for one year. Good luck! Have your surgery; improve your appearance and breathing, and then get your... more

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Broken Nose and Deviated Septum

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 -- to fix the nasal fracture and procedures related to your snoring. If you are considering any cosmetic work as well the price can vary from $4K to $10K. Make sure you get computer... more

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Snoring and rhinoplasty

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.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Snoring can be a sign of something else that rhinoseptoplasty (nose job) cannot fix.

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 should seek evaluation of this possible condition by a otolaryngologist. Occasionally an sleep study is indicated as well as special x-rays or endoscopic evaluation of the airway.... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Broken Nose and Deviated Septum, Costs and Recovery Time?

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 days with tape and a splint on your nose). Your snoring may likely be improved as well as your night time mouth breathing. Consult with experienced rhinoplasty surgeons and then choose your surgeon... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

See a Rhinoplasty specialist for fixing broken nose and deviated septum

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!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Surgery can be used to repair the tip of your nose, and deviated nasal septum.

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, and you may have a cosmetic fee as well to address the appearance of your nose. I hope this is helpful for you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal blockage from a deviated septum is usually covered by insurance

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, insurance companies often don't recognize that part of the surgery. They figure that if you walked around for it for so many years, it's a cosmetic issue. If you have X-Ray reports and ER... more