I live in the state of Michigan, I've always had breathing problems as a kid, and I'm turning 18 in August. I was wondering if I could get Rhinoplasty done with the nasal passage correction procedure and have it all covered? I've gotten hit in my nose quite a few times in my life. It's caused it to be crooked and I have always had a hump. But when I am running I find it difficult to breathe through my nose and even troublesome when sleeping.
Answers (5)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
July 29, 2013
Answer: Improvement of airway by way of septoplasty is a functional and non-aesthetic procedure.
A pressure sensation on the nose or inside the nose is unlikely to be related to any cosmetic deformity (such as a bump on the bridge of the nose). Problems with allergies, sinusitis, or other issues would be much more likely to be causing nasal pressure symptoms. In some cases, a CT scan might...
It is possible that you broke your nose. Your best option is to return to your rhinoplasty surgeon ASAP and have them evaluate your nose. If it is broken or deviated it should be possible to repair this without major surgery within the first two weeks following your injury. If it does not appear...
