Will insurance cover a revision rhinoplasty?

Depending on your insurance company, they will generally cover some or all of any functional portion of the surgery. Anything cosmetic is not covered. I would recommend speaking with your prospective surgeon, as he/she will be able to best advise you. I hope this information helps, and I wish you the best of luck. 

Most companies pay for functional problems. This is usually a deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy, and occasional stenosis of the nasal valves. Cosmetic changes are typically not covered. 

Revision rhinoplasty is not covered by insurance for strictly cosmetic reasons. If there is an airway issue that was not corrected this can often be covered.

It is best to check with your health insurance booklet issued to you when you signed up for the medical insurance. The exclusions of cosmetic surgery are listed in that booklet. Revision rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure, and is not covered  due to lack of medical necessity. If there is a blockage of airflow in the back of the nose, a septoplasty may be a covered benefit.  A septoplasty and a rhinoplasty are 2 completely separate operations. For more information, please see the link and video below

Most insurance companies will cover the functional portion of a rhinoplasty to improve your breathing, none of the cosmetic changes. Some do not even cover that.  You need to be evaluated carefully.  Does not matter if it is a revision or a primary rhinoplasty. I have attached a link that talks somewhat about revision rhinoplasty and links to some photos.

This is a question I'm frequently asked. Every case is different; therefore, my staff will help our patients work with their insurance companies.