I have a deviated septum from a break about 7 years back. I snore and always have a stuffy nose now. I'd like to get my septum repaired for those reasons. However, the outside of my nose is crooked as well and I was wondering if straightening the septum inside of my nose will make the outside appear straighter. If it doesn't, how much extra will I have to pay (estimate) to repair my nose on an aesthetic level?
Answer: So goes the septum, so goes the nose
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Answer: So goes the septum, so goes the nose
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Answer: Repairing a crooked nose Generally speaking, a septoplasty improves the nasal airway and does not affect the appearance of the nose on the outside. A rhinoplasty procedure is designed to change the appearance of the nose. Rhinoplasty procedures are usually considered cosmetic unless there has been a well-documented recent injury. After the first 1-2 years after a nasal injury, most insurers will not reimburse for changing the shape of the nose, as those are then considered cosmetic.The cosmetic portion of the surgery (rhinoplasty) is often going to be a minimum of $5000 - $6000 more than the medically necessary portion (septoplasty).Be sure to find a septorhinoplasty specialist who can adequately address both problems.All the best,
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Answer: Repairing a crooked nose Generally speaking, a septoplasty improves the nasal airway and does not affect the appearance of the nose on the outside. A rhinoplasty procedure is designed to change the appearance of the nose. Rhinoplasty procedures are usually considered cosmetic unless there has been a well-documented recent injury. After the first 1-2 years after a nasal injury, most insurers will not reimburse for changing the shape of the nose, as those are then considered cosmetic.The cosmetic portion of the surgery (rhinoplasty) is often going to be a minimum of $5000 - $6000 more than the medically necessary portion (septoplasty).Be sure to find a septorhinoplasty specialist who can adequately address both problems.All the best,
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July 17, 2015
Answer: Combining procedures provides great benefits! The vast majority of patients who have crooked noses have
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July 17, 2015
Answer: Combining procedures provides great benefits! The vast majority of patients who have crooked noses have
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September 5, 2014
Answer: Septoplasty and Crooked Nose Thank you for your question. Septoplasty is a
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September 5, 2014
Answer: Septoplasty and Crooked Nose Thank you for your question. Septoplasty is a
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June 24, 2014
Answer: Deviated Septum vs. Crooked Nose Thank you for the question and the picture. While straightening the septum can improve the breathing function, a traditional septoplasty will not fix a crooked nose. After blunt trauma to the nose, the nose bones and even the tip cartilages can be broken, damaged, or otherwise injured. These external structures are addressed by rhinoplasty (which also addresses the septum). Though this surgery is more comprehensive, it is often at least partially covered by insurance if you have had a facial trauma or injury.
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June 24, 2014
Answer: Deviated Septum vs. Crooked Nose Thank you for the question and the picture. While straightening the septum can improve the breathing function, a traditional septoplasty will not fix a crooked nose. After blunt trauma to the nose, the nose bones and even the tip cartilages can be broken, damaged, or otherwise injured. These external structures are addressed by rhinoplasty (which also addresses the septum). Though this surgery is more comprehensive, it is often at least partially covered by insurance if you have had a facial trauma or injury.
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January 9, 2012
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January 9, 2012
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