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I would not recommend having a septoplasty while having a cold. You may want to discuss this issue with your particular surgeon though.
No, you cannot keep your septal piercing in place while undergoing a general anesthesia for a septoplasty. The piercing must be removed during a rhinoplasty or septoplasty procedure. It would be best to undergo the surgical procedure, wait 3 months and then get your septum pierced at that...
The septoplasty and narrow palate may be related but they would be treated separately. It sounds like you need an overall plan to deal with these. If your palatial expansion will involve surgery the septoplasty could conceivably done together, but most likely will be done aria Troy by two...
From your description, it sounds like you have what's known as a narrow internal valve angle. Your surgeon probably did what's called a Cottle Test, where he had you breath while tugging on your cheek to spread your internal valve open. A narrow internal nasal valve angle produces turbulent...
A septoplasty will only rarely straighten a crooked nose, and I highly doubt it would on your nose. Sorry.Also, correcting frontal asymmetries like yours is very difficult. I usually tell my patients that we can get it better, but never 100% straight, unless we also get just incredibly lucky.But...
Medical necessity must be determined at the time of the examination of consultation and then preauthorization with yourr medical insurance is usually required. Most insurances( not all) cover a septoplasty procedure. Anticipate co-pays and deductibles associated with your insurance. Expec...
You clearly have a good case for having your septoplasty performed under insurance. However trying to navigate the costs and what you will have to pay out of pocket can be tough to figure out. You should see an ENT who also does rhinoplasty. They are used to trying to navigate this issue. ...
