Is It Possible to Get my Dorsal Hump Removed (Rhinoplasty) During my Septoplasty?

Removing a hump is commonl performed at the same time as a septoplasty. However, this is additional surgery. Insurance companies only reimburse or cover surgery to fix a problem, such as a deviated septum. If you decide to go beyond a septoplasty, please make sure you see an expert in both septoplasty and rhinoplasty. This should not be about saving money. You have one nose and should have if fixed just once. If you can't afford cosmetic surgery, hold off until you can.

Occasionally, if a structural abnormality contributes to impaired breathing, insurance may cover the part of surgery which fixes this issue.  This usually the case when a patient has nostrils that are pinched, or a crooked nose. A hump does not impair breathing, so it is not likely that rasping of a nasal hump will be covered by insurance. This will take extra time in the operating room and an additional surgeon's fee is applied. Thanks, and I hope this helps answer your question.

Insurance won't cover any cosmetic changes to your nose. If you're undergoing a septoplasty and turbinate reduction, your plastic surgeon can perform a cosmetic rhinoplasty at the same time. The costs vary widely by surgeon, region and extent of the cosmetic changes you desire. This might range from $3000-7500. There is unfortunately no way to "game the system" and have your insurance cover the cosmetic portion of the procedure. Trying to do so can backfire and result in a denial of coverage for the entire procedure which would leave you on the hook for a very large medical bill. It's just not worth the risk.Stephen Weber MD, FACS