Out-of-state Rhinoplasty: how to get it started?

Thanks for your question. It is not
unusual in my practice for patients to have surgery who live a plane flight away,
sometimes even overseas. I find that an initial consultation by phone with
photos of the nose from multiple angles and other goal pictures of the desired
result can be very helpful and give both the surgeon and the patient the
confidence to schedule surgery. An in-person consultation can take place a day
or 2 before surgery with the idea that final commitments are not made until
that time. However, in order for insurance to cover a septoplasty, records of
your history and documentation from another physician can be necessary, and it
made be difficult to get preauthorization without an in-person consultation. In
general, in my practice I allow patients to return home 5 to 7 days after
surgery after removing sutures and the splint. I hope this information helps!
Best wishes.

In our office (and others) that do patients from out of state or out of the country send photographs for our evaluation. Our patient coordinator then makes all the arrangements for you as well as stay in aftercare facility for the first evening. Our patients are seen in the next day and usually see the sights for the next few days until the cast comes off their nose and they return home. Most importantly is make sure your surgeon does natural looking noses.

The answer is:  You may not need to fly home to have your rhinoplasty done.  The recovery is minimal and you will likely need someone with you for only the first 24-48 hours.  If you'd rather be at home, consult with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty.  They will accurately examine your nose, create a simulation to show you what your nose could look like after surgery, and develop a plan tailored to your needs and wishes. Good luck!