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If your nose surgery is done for non cosmetic, functional, reasons then it should be covered by insurance. You should discus this with your insurance company.
Lupus has degrees of severity. If it is controlled and you want your nose changed, I see no contraindication to it. I have done aesthetic surgery on a patient with a kidney transplant (not from lupus) with no problems. Her transplant surgeon and immunologist with perfectly fine with her proceeding.If your internist or family physician are satisfied with your overall condition, go ahead and consult with a plastic surgeon.
It depends on the type of lupus you have. Discoid lupus or systemic lupus are the two types that can be present. It is important that your rheumatologist feels that the lupus is inactive prior to undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. As long as you have clearance from your rheumatologist it is acceptable to proceed with the rhinoplasty surgery.
There are different types of lupus. Get clearance from your dermatologist or rheumatologist. I have done nasal surgery on patients with this problem.If you're asking if this is plastic surgery, the answer depends on the indications for the operation. For example, plastic surgeons or facial plastic surgeons may operate to correct breathing problems caused by a deviated septum or large turbinates, but this would not be plastic surgery (surgery of form or shape).
Both nostril size size and alar flare can be reduced with surgery, using a combination of nostril sill or alar base excisions. I typically only recommend these in patients whose noses are very wide and are bothered by it, as the scarring in this area is a bit more unpredictable than under the...
As a facial plastic surgeon, I am particularly thrilled by this question! Rhinoplasty combines all the artistic skills and experience to create the best result for the patient. There are some rules too! The facial plastic surgery literature has some guidelines based on aesthetic principles...
1. "Is it possible to show a picture ?" - You SHOULD show your plastic surgeons as many side and front pictures that you LIKE and HATE as possible. By doing so, you will communicate what shape you want and do not want. 2. "...or is it more complicated than that?" - Yes. Nose...
Rhinoplasty to lengthen a nose is usually done by adding cartilage (septal, ear, or rib) extending beyond the end of the septum. These are called septal extension grafts, however, the limiting factor may be skin shortage that limits the degree of improvement. Fillers are a not a great idea for...
Hi, The vast majority of patients take one week off. I did my own wife's surgery 2 weeks prior to our engagement party and she looked great. But there are some patients who will retain swelling to a greater degree. Whether your friends can tell you had surgery or not has less to do with the...
Traveling on a plane the day before your rhinoplasty is scheduled poses no imminent problem on your surgery. The only concern with flying 4 hours in either direction would be that you would exhaust your body and would risk getting sick. In my opinion, you should try to take it as easy as...
