Will insurance cover a nose tip plasty for breathing problems?

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Other treatments have failed. I tried nasal valve repair, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction. I also take antihistamines and Flonase with little success. When I push up on the tip of my nose it feels ten times better and I can breathe. I think I have weak tip cartilage. Us there any possibility of insurance covering this?

Suleyman Tas, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question and information, based on them you both, functional and cosmetical issues can be addressed to Septorhinoplasty, While your issue inside your nose is being fixed your shape of nose can be improved for better, balanced and more symmetrical.By Closed and Atraumatic technique you will have maximal healing, minimal tissue damage and no scar on your columella.Best Regards,

Douglas L. Vander Woude, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It sounds like you have had a few treatments already for your breathing.  Likely your situation is not an easy one.   In general adjustments to the nasal tip are considered cosmetic.  In rare cases there can be functional problems that would potentially qualify for insurance coverage.  In our experience, it is always challenging to get those problems covered.  Make sure you talk with a surgeon that has experience in this type of problem.

Chen Lee, MD · Answer

Surgical plans to address breathing difficulties are best addressed by consulting an experienced functional rhinoplasty surgeon. Most insurance carriers do cover interventions to address breathing issues. With the exception of a collapsed or constricted external nasal valve, tip plasties procedures usually are designed to change the appearance. These aesthetic procedures are not typically covered by insurance carriers. I suggest you have this discussion with a functional rhinoplasty surgeon. Best of luck.

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