Is It Ok to Add Something You Want Done in Your Rhinoplasty in Your Pre Op Appointment the Day Before the Surgery?

It's always better to discuss your goals well before surgery. Call the office and tell them your concerns and see if the surgeon can see you sooner. Don't expect the insurance to cover any cosmetic changes you want in the tip. That would be cosmetic and your responsibility. Insurance pays for things that are medically necessary.

You should contact your rhinoplasty surgeon immediately and make arrangements for another follow-up consultation.  It is very important that you both agree on the plan.  An excellent time to have another computer imaging session, so that you can see the predicted result that the doctor believes will fulfill your wishes. 

Regarding the insurance issue, obviously, you will have to contact your insurance company and check with the doctor's business manager to find out what else has to be done administratively.

It is always better to have everything in place well before the day before rhinoplasty surgery.  That way, your doctor will have all his notes, photographs, computer imaging, and all the documents necessary for him to execute the maneuvers necessary to get you the result you want.

Good luck!

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Author, SECRETS OF A BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON