I had a septoplasty two weeks ago, as the cartilage on my tip before operation was pushing to one side and needed correcting. My front profile has improved a little so I'm pleased with that, but my side profile still looks big and long. My tip looks too large for my bridge and is very upturned, which makes it stick out, so I'm disapointed with the results at the moment. Is this normal? I also have slight insertions that are visible in natural light at both sides of my bridge. Will these go?
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The answer is no. A septoplasty is typically done for medically indicated reasons. Patients usually present with complaints of difficulty breathing thru their nose with no improvement from medical treatment. Because of this, medical insurance usually provides coverage for septoplasty surgery. If...
I would agree with your surgeon. Although it is best to wait 6 months to one year after your initial surgery, this is not the case here. There is a specific abnormality that he feels he can correct with a minimally invasive touch up. I think you should proceed.
The cost of septoplasty surgery will vary widely between regions and even between providers in the same region. Septoplasty is generally performed to improve nasal breathing, and for this reason it is typically covered by most insurance plans. However, different insurance plans will vary in the...