Broke my nose years ago, I guess it "healed" very crooked. Can I still get it fixed, and would insurance cover it?

In the setting of trauma and resulting deformity, insurance should generally cover the procedure.  You would require osteotomies to correct the bridge asymmetry and possibly a septoplasty.  

I think that you need to be seen in person to determine what can be done for you.  Photos would help as the minimum right now. As for insurance coverage it can depend upon the company. Good luck.

 A septoplasty is performed in the back of the nose when there is a deviated septum present that is blocking air flow. A septoplasty is performed for medical necessity, which needs to be documented at the time of the examination and consultation. A septoplasty is  billed to the patient's medical insurance, and co-pays and deductibles still apply. A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes to straighten the nose and can be performed at any time after the injury. There is no medical necessity to straighten a crooked nose, therefore patients must pay for the rhinoplasty component themselves. For more information describing the differences between a rhinoplasty and a septoplasty, please see the video below

The procedure that you likely need is a septorhinoplasty, which is surgically fixing the internal and external aspects of the nose. The parts of the surgery that improve your breathing will likely be covered by insurance, and your insurance company will likely make that known prior to any procedure. They will probably need medical records and a letter from your surgeon explaining exactly what is going on.I would recommend seeing an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who can appropriately assess you and discuss all the options with you.All the best!

Many parts of reconstructive rhinoplasty due to trauma and breathing difficulties may be covered by insurance but do not expect all aspects of it to be covered. What insurance may cover is determined before surgery through a predetermination process.

Its never too late for surgery.Insurance questions are answered by the insurance company and the coverage that you have.

Your nose can be straightened and cosmetically and functionally improved with a septorhinoplasty at this time. Health insurance typically will pay for the work necessary to improve your breathing. Work with a rhinoplasty specialist because straightening a crooked nose is one of the most challenging operations that we do.

Yes, your broken nose can definitely be fixed and this is the right age to do so.  The procedure is called a Septorhinoplasty which would not only straighten your septum so you can breathe better but the outside of the nose can be fixed so it looks better and normal.  Insurance will generally pay for straightening the septum but will not cover the cost for the "outside" work as that is considered cosmetic.  This is an outpatient operation that requires about a week of recovery and it is performed under anesthesia.