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Correcting the deviated septum is PART of correcting a crooked nose. However, insurance does not pay for the maneuvers that are required to straighten a crooked nose. mostly, this is a cosmetic operation and is not covered by insurance. But, I would say to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon to see what your options are.
No, a rhinoplasty accomplishes straightening the crooked nose, and is considered cosmetic, and must be paid for by the patient. A septoplasty is performed in the back of the nose to only improve airflow. A septoplasty will not change the shape of the nose. For more information about the differences between the 2 surgical procedures, please see the video below
A septoplasty is performed in the back of the nose for medical necessity to only improve airflow dynamics in the nose, and will not change the shape of it. A rhinoplasty procedure is considered cosmetic, must be paid for by the patient, and can accomplish straightening the crooked nose. For ...
Thanks for your question. This is a pretty common issue after nasal surgery. I advise all my patients to make a solution of dilute hydrogen peroxide and use it to remove any crusts from their nasal cavities starting the evening of their surgeries. You can absolutely do it now, given that y...
Hi there. Makes sense to me for a couple of reasons. First off, if your breathing better, you're getting more air as you're moving around through the day. More oxygen= more energy. I think the more important factor is probably that you're sleeping better. People with bad septums frequently snore...