I want to know if a deviated septum can be repaired along with a facelift. Would insurance cover the cost of the repair?

This is a good question, including asking about
insurance coverage. Whether your functional rhinoplasty — which is nose surgery
to correct a breathing issue — is paid for by your health insurance company
depends on your specific policy. It is possible. Many patients combine a
facelift or other facial rejuvenation surgery such as rhinoplasty to avoid
having to recover more than once. It is actually pretty common at my practice
to combine the procedures, and it is likely a fine approach in your case. Be
sure to talk with a surgeon who has experience combining these procedures.

Yes it an and we have done many, many timesYes to the insurance issue if it fits the criteria established by your insurance company

Thank you for a great question and for sharing your experience.  The short answer is the procedures can be potentially performed at the same surgical setting.  While insurance may cover the septoplasty depending on your carrier, it would not cover any sagging in the face which is unlikely to be directly related to your breathing issues.  I hope you find this helpful.Consult with a Board Certified Fellowship Trained Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

A septal rhinoplasty can be performed in some cases at the same time as a facelift. It is possible in some instances for insurance to cover the septoplasty portion of the procedure if there is breathing passage compromise but coverage can vary.

Nasal septal repair can be easily done at the same time as a facelift. If the septal deviation is a provision of the insurance policy than it would certainly be covered.

In general, most insurances will cover septoplasty if your surgeon deems it is necessary to correct your breathing.  Insurance will not cover facelift, even if you feel it may be related to the breathing issues you are having.  Facelift is commonly performed under local anesthesia with sedation, while septoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia.  Seek consultation with a qualified facial plastic surgeon for full evaluation.Best wishes

It is common to undergo multiple facial procedures at the same time such as a facelift and septoplasty for improved nasal breathing.  Advantages include one anesthesia experience and one healing process for both procedures.  I recommend you meeting with a board certified facial plastic and/or plastic surgeon to evaluate you for the procedure and risk for anesthesia.  In regards to utilizing your insurance, I recommend you contacting your insurance plan for details.

We often perform combination procedures at the same time, provided a patient is a candidate. If or not the septum repair is covered by your insurance- you need to verify with the insurance agent. Most all experienced Board Certified PS require payment in full prior to scheduling the surgery.

Simply put, a deviated septum can be corrected at the same time as your surgery.  However, addressing severe nasal functional compromise along with a facelift is not common.  A deviated septum is not a cause for sagging of the cheeks, which is age related.  In addition, there may be other reasons for your nasal obstruction which may require more complicated approaches than a straightforward septoplasty.  Lastly, you may want to prioritize which surgery is most important to you.  Many busy facelift surgeons, who also perform rhinoplasty do not accept insurance due to excessive hassle and inadequate reimbursement from insurance companies. 

Several procedures can performed at the same time of a facelift. Usually eyelid surgery, brow lift surgery and neck lift are the most common procedures "bundled" into a facelift surgery event.It is possible to combine a nose septum deviation correction with a facelift,Septum deviation surgery when is medically necessary is usually covered by most of the insurance companies. However, if performed during a facelift, the insurance only will cover the cost of the septum repair but not the rest of the procedure