I have a deviated septum. I met my Aetna deductible and wanted to fix only the deviated septum as I cannot afford a rhinoplasty. Will fixing the deviated septum change the appearance of my nose AT ALL?? I see online that most of the time it doesn't, but sometimes it does. I hate my nose. It is crooked among other things. Will results vary between an ENT and Plastic Surgeon? I have a list of doctors that take my insurance. COMMENTS FROM DOCTORS ONLY PLEASE - Thank you!
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If you are receiving a septoplasty, some insurance plans cover that aspect of the procedure. Contact your insurance carrier for information. Note that cosmetic rhinoplasty is never covered by insurance plans, and even if your insurance covers a simultaneous septoplasty, a separate charge will be...
Thank you for your question. Its impossible to know the exact reason without more surgical information because there are several potential causes of the tip feeling more stiff than prior to surgery. This includes grafts, and suture techniques. When the tip is re-positioned...
I can understand why you are upset with your rhinoplasty. Your bridge has been lowered too much, the tip is too wide, and has been made too overly rotated and short. I have done nose is like yours which require revision of the tip, a septal extension graft, a bridge graft made from cartilage...