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.