I feel like I have an open roof deformity? If I do, would insurance cover part of the Rhinoplasty? (photos)

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N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

You should not have an open roof deformity unless you had rhinoplasty and the rasping leaves you with one--which is corrected with osteotomies-breaking of the bones. Insurance covers if you have airway obstruction due to deviated septum, hypertrophic turbinates or internal nasal valve collapse.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Insurance usually does not cover revision rhinoplasty. From a frontal view alone it is difficult to determine if it is an open roof deformity or just wide nasal bones. 3/4 view and lateral views would be very helpful. The first step would be to visit a rhinoplasty surgeon in person for a thorough evaluation. RegardsDr. J

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not possible to comment on wether or not you have an open roof deformity based on your photo. Additional photos would be helpful and an in person evaluation would be needed. With the regards to insurance coverage for rhinoplasty, occasionally an insurance provider will cover the surgery. Typically this is only in the case of deformity due to trauma or a deformity that is causing a functional deficit in nose breathing that cannot be improved with the use of medications.  Other restrictions may be written into various contracts. All insurance plans have their own rules and regulations which may or may not allow for coverage of rhinoplasty. Best regards

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  An open roof deformity occurs after rhinoplasty for a dorsal hump when the nasal bones are not adequately returned to the midline.  It does not create a functional problem with the nose, but certainly does result in a cosmetic problem.  Insurance is not likely to cover surgery to correct this issue.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Insurance might cover airway obstruction issues, but does not cover cosmetics procedures for a flattish nose.

I feel like I have an open roof deformity? If I do, would insurance cover part of the Rhinoplasty? (photos)

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