i had a rhinoplasty almost 20 yrs ago. I had the bridge of my nose narrowed and my columella fixed (obviously not anymore). Recently I noticed in pics my septum is crooked and my nostrils are large and uneven. I was once very happy with the results but not so anymore. When I feel inside my nose, the cartliledge in my septum in the right has a divet and the left side has a small protrusion. Is it possible for cartliledge to disintegrate? Will insurance pay for this? Do I need a bone graft?
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January 28, 2016
Answer: Insurance payment for A revision rhinoplasty?
Usually not. If the bump is from scar tissue, you may need steroids. If the bump is from swelling it will go away on its own. If the bump is from the bone, you may need a small revision
Septal perforations can cause build-up of nasal crusting, obstruction, whistling noise and ocassional bleeding. Some of these issues can be improved with a nasal septal button. A septal button is a plastic splint that can be used to close the septal perforation, it can be done in the clinic with...
I think your results are very good. I do think the tip could be lower. I wouldn't change anything else. To lower the tip is a big deal, so I don't think I would recommend doing it when your result is so good.