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Does ENT perform rhinoplasty or should I ask for a referral?

Vacationgirl99
Breathing thru my nose is difficult and my dentist identified my gums are dry and inflamed from mouth breathing. My doctor referred me to an ENT specialist. My nose has a large dorsal hump and I've always wanted rhinoplasty to fix this and my breathing but I want to it to look perfect. Should I ask the ENT about this? Is a portion of the surgery covered thru healthcare benefits and could I ask to pay for the cosmetic portion? Will the ENT be offended and is it better to go to a plastic surgeon?

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