How to get insurance to pay for a nose job?

Dear roseicon12 in Beverly Hills, California: It is a good question.  If you see the same nose jobs on before and after on different surgeon’s websites maybe there is a little bit of “copying and pasting.”  The truth is that the most experienced, sophisticated, and specialized surgeon...

The mid vault of to nose is located below the nasal bones and above the nasal tip.  It is made up of the septal cartilage (the cartilage between the two nasal passages) and the upper lateral cartilages which make up the lateral wall of the middle third of the nose.  If the angle between the s...

Dear rosiecon12 in Beverly Hills, California:      Some people have very weak cartilages in the tip of the nose in the area just above, so it may be just the cartilages there are “moving in” when you inhale deeply.  This is not a very common problem to have on both sides, unless you have had...

Hi Rubyqosmio,When you yawn, there is a stretching effect on the alar which can also be felt through the tip, but as long as you don't see any change in the shape of the nose, please don't worry.

I have my patients from out of town stay for at least one week post-op so I can evaluate them and remove the splint and sutures. I make sure they’re doing well and have no problems before they leave. I allow my patients to travel by air 7-10 days post-op if they use Afrin spray during take o...

There is quite a bit of inflammation in the area and the increase in pain is concerning.  Your best option is to see your operating surgeon for an assessment.  This could also be an inflammatory reaction to something on the skin.  Has this area been taped or had antibiotic ointment on it?  I...