Does it look like a deviated septum and would my insurance (tricare)cover a corrective surgery? (photos)

April 30, 2015
Asked By:GraceWhitaker98 in Ballston Spa, NY

I'm 16 and have always been very insecure about my nose. I've been bullied a lot for my nose. As you can see my nose looks different on both sides. I also have trouble breathing through my nose, and have always gotten bad bloody noses. Does it look like a deviated septum and would my insurance (tricare)cover a corrective surgery?

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April 30, 2015

Answer: Does it look like a deviated septum and would my insurance (tricare)cover a corrective surgery?

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April 30, 2015

Answer: Does it look like a deviated septum and would my insurance (tricare)cover a corrective surgery?

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May 3, 2015

Answer: Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are two completely different procedures

May 3, 2015

Answer: Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are two completely different procedures

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May 1, 2015

Answer: Deviated septum

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Answer: Deviated septum

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Answer: Will Insurance Cover correction of Deviated Septum?

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