How much does a Septoplasty and reduction of enlarged turbinates cost without insurance?

It is possible for a corrected septum to move after surgery, but it depends on how the septoplasty was done and what part of your septum was deviated. In most cases, the cartilage and bone of the septum inside your nose is considered "extra" and is physically removed in surgery. In that case,...

If you have an acceptable functional result, I would advise no additional surgery till at least 1 year post op. It may be possible to do a limited revision to shave down the widened area without compromising the nasal valve repair, or camoflaging it with a narrower onlay cartilage graft. I...

Hi bonfunkjc1. Thanks for your question. A septoplasty involves removing the deviated septal cartilage on the inside of your nose only. Any deviations in the nasal bridge or any nasal valve collapse can only be repaired by a septorhinoplasty. Good luck. Best, Dr H

It is not uncommon for patients to undergo a cosmetic rhinoplasty while having a septoplasty to correct a deviated septum for breathing issues. However, the cosmetic rhinoplasty portion of the procedure is usually a separate charge which is not covered by insurance.We will often submit the...

Nasal inhalation of cocaine causes the blood vessels to constrict, tissue to die, chronic wounds to develop - creating large septal perforations and a gradual "chemical burn" injury to the internal nasal lining of the nose.  The septum provides the nose support and when enough of this dies...

Neither the results nor the explanation is acceptable.  A scar on the forehead to approach a rib graft is not acceptable or the standard. Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon (American Board of Plastic surgery)for extensive revision surgery.