Pretty simple question, I know - I've tried looking it up before, but the only thing I got was 'Rhinoplasty doesn't change your voice'. What about a Septorhinoplasty though? I have a deviated septum from an accident that happened when I was in the 2nd grade. I'm 18 now.
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While septoplasty to improve functional nasal obstruction is typically covered by insurance, cosmetic rhinoplasty is not. For most surgeons adding rhinoplasty will add more than "a little" cost as it is an additional, separate procedure. Never hurts to ask your surgeon to find out...
Thanks for the question. With an endonanasal septoplasty there should be almost no swelling. If the septoplasty was performed through open approach the swelling can be significant and last as long a swelling from a formal Rhinoplasty 3-6 months. I hope this helps.
Two doctors can in fact perform a single
septorhinoplasty surgery. Or, a single, experienced rhinoplasty surgeon can
perform both surgeries. In the end, it depends on what you want and with who
you feel most comfortable. Whether you want two, distinct surgeons who are
highly specialized and who...
