I have a hump and 11percent air flow in my nose on the right. I need a doctor to correct both. I spoke with one on this site beforehand and lost the information. I have the greatest insurance and need to figure out what to do. I have had pain in my nose,under my eyes, and I get horrible headaches from touching my nose . Help
Answer: Combined rhinoplasty and septoplasty: Combined rhinoplasty and septoplasty: A rhinoplasty, to improve the appearance is often performed in conjunction with a septoplasty, to improve the airway. The combined procedure is referred to as a septoRhinoplasty. As to whether you would get coverage for the functional portion of the surgery, depends on your insurance. In my experience most companies will cover the functional portion of the procedure, but that would be subject to any deductibles you might have. Some companies require a pre-authorization to determine any available benefits. I have run across some insurance companies which do not cover the functional portion of the surgery if any cosmetic work is also being done. The answers to those questions can usually be obtained prior to having surgery so you know where you stand.
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Answer: Combined rhinoplasty and septoplasty: Combined rhinoplasty and septoplasty: A rhinoplasty, to improve the appearance is often performed in conjunction with a septoplasty, to improve the airway. The combined procedure is referred to as a septoRhinoplasty. As to whether you would get coverage for the functional portion of the surgery, depends on your insurance. In my experience most companies will cover the functional portion of the procedure, but that would be subject to any deductibles you might have. Some companies require a pre-authorization to determine any available benefits. I have run across some insurance companies which do not cover the functional portion of the surgery if any cosmetic work is also being done. The answers to those questions can usually be obtained prior to having surgery so you know where you stand.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty to fix the inside and outside at the same time... It's always best to fix outside and inside problems at the same time with the nose. We take insurance for the inside, but the rhinoplasty for the outside is considered cosmetic. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty to fix the inside and outside at the same time... It's always best to fix outside and inside problems at the same time with the nose. We take insurance for the inside, but the rhinoplasty for the outside is considered cosmetic. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.
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July 20, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can understand from your question you need surgeon who both ENT and facial plastic surgeon. This way you can achieve your goals only one nose surgery. However, without the photos it is hard to make a proper evaluation. If you can provide photos from front of your face, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!
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July 20, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello! Thank you for your question. As far as I can understand from your question you need surgeon who both ENT and facial plastic surgeon. This way you can achieve your goals only one nose surgery. However, without the photos it is hard to make a proper evaluation. If you can provide photos from front of your face, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best Regards!
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July 17, 2023
Answer: Breathing problems can indeed be corrected at the same time as a rhinoplasty. More... It's usually a problem with the septum, and it's routine to correct septal problems during the same operation. No reason someone should need two trips to the operating room for that.
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July 17, 2023
Answer: Breathing problems can indeed be corrected at the same time as a rhinoplasty. More... It's usually a problem with the septum, and it's routine to correct septal problems during the same operation. No reason someone should need two trips to the operating room for that.
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July 16, 2023
Answer: Septorhinoplasty plus cosmetic rhinoplasty can help both Thank you for your question! A septorhinoplasty can be covered through insurance, and in this operation an approach is taken to alter the cartilage/bone of the nose along with the septum to improve the functionality (i.e., breathing ability) of the nose. At the same time a cosmetic alteration to address the nasal hump can be performed, but this part is not covered by insurance. Your surgeon should be able to separate these for billing while performing both in the same operation. Hope that helps!
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July 16, 2023
Answer: Septorhinoplasty plus cosmetic rhinoplasty can help both Thank you for your question! A septorhinoplasty can be covered through insurance, and in this operation an approach is taken to alter the cartilage/bone of the nose along with the septum to improve the functionality (i.e., breathing ability) of the nose. At the same time a cosmetic alteration to address the nasal hump can be performed, but this part is not covered by insurance. Your surgeon should be able to separate these for billing while performing both in the same operation. Hope that helps!
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