Broke my nose when I was about 12 (I'm now 19). when seeing a doctor a few days afterwards, I was told that it was broken but wait until I turned 16 to get any surgery. Ever since I broke it, my nose has grown crooked: it is very slanted to the left. My nostrils are uneven (looking up my nose, the wall/septum is very obvious in the left nostril), I occasionally have breathing problems, not constantly. Is it too late for surgery? What kind will be necessary? Would insurance cover it?
July 13, 2015
Answer: Fixing a broken nose 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!
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July 13, 2015
Answer: Fixing a broken nose 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!
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July 12, 2015
Answer: Reconstructive Septorhinoplasty 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.
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July 12, 2015
Answer: Reconstructive Septorhinoplasty 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.
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