I had rhinoplasty with a fascia graft (not wrapped in cartilage) inserted to make my radix height "normal", to make my nose longer, and to disguise a bump. My doctor said the fascia graft is supposed to soften up but it's been a month. Will it become soft in time? Also how long does it take the unwrapped graft to settle in it's final position/place and to not be swollen?
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February 2, 2019
Answer: Fascia Grafting and Healing in Rhinoplasty
Insurance often covers nasal surgery to improve breathing or repair fractures of the nose. However, insurance will not cover any procedures to cosmetically improve your nose. That is not considered a covered benefit under any insurance policy, unfortunately.
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Your timing should be perfectly fine. One thing to anticipate is rhinitis of pregnancy. You will likely notice nasal stuffiness that develops during your pregnancy which is not related to surgery but the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. Best of luck with both your rhinoplasty and...
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