I have every symptom of a deviated septum. I sleep on one side, get nosebleeds, minor sinus infections, and I even have a small callus in my nose where the cartilage protrudes. However, most of the visible deviation is just in the size of my nostrils. I am fed up with daily discomfort, but I have student insurance with United healthcare. I can pay no more than $9,000 for the procedure out-of-pocket. How can I cut costs and still get good results from a good doctor?
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Generally, a septoplasty is performed to straighten a deviated septum inside the nose when the deviation is causing nasal airway obstruction. The external nose is usually left unchanged. Changing the external nose is generally referred to as a rhinoplasty operation...
The columella is the piece of skin separating the nostril openings. It is changed for aesthetic purposes. However if it is off center, it is most likely due to the caudal septum to which its attached.. It the airway is blocked from the crooked septum then correcting this will improve your airway.
A septoplasty does not involve breaking the nose. A septoplasty involves removal of twisted bone and cartilage way in the back of the nose that is blocking air flow. There is no bruising and external swelling associated with a septoplasty. A rhinoplasty is performed to straighten the...
