I've had a few surgeries all open. I had irregularities on my bridge and thin skin as a consequence. I hit my nose on my bridge and it made the bump/irregularity stand out even more. It's not bone but cartlidge (septum or graft or both). I recently met with some docs. One mentioned going in closed and gently shaving the high ridge and then using fascia. My question is this procedure safe even though I have grafts in my nose and have has a few surgeries. Thanks!
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Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
You probably still have the nasal cycle but might not notice it as much if the turbinate was reduced. I wouldn’t do anything unless you want your other turbinate reduced a bit
Insurance is unbelievably challenging to navigate and the waters are VERY murky.
Your situation is very common, and it's unfortunate that insurance companies seek to deny this over and over again. Their position is that this is a cosmetic issue solely. I never understood the logic when it comes...