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A septoplasty is performed when there is cartilage and bone blocking air flow in the back of the nose. The procedure is billed to the patient's medical insurance, once medical necessity is documented. A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes to remove the hump on the bridge, narrow or straighten the nasal bones and adjust the tip cartilages. A rhinoplasty has nothing to do with the breathing surgery For more information and our rhinoplasty photo gallery, please see the link below
A septoplasty is any surgery that changes the septum. This may mean straightening the septum or even removing a part of the septum that is deviated. That is unrelated to the " hump" on your nose that is cosmetic in nature. The hump does not affect your breathing and so is not covered under insurance coverage unless it is a direct result of trauma. Then depending on your insurance you might get coverage for removing the hump.
Dear Diva, A septorhinoplasty is the combination of two surgeries the first portion the "septo" portion is the septoplasty which will address the functional aspects of the nose. The secondary portion is the "rhinoplasty" which will address the aesthetic portion of the nose. If you go in for just septoplasty then they will not address the dorsal hump. You will need a septorhinoplasty to address both function and aesthetics. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
Septoplasty will not change the appearance of the nasal tip. If a septorhinoplasty is performed (septoplasty in combination with rhinoplasty), then the tip can be addressed during the cosmetic portion of the surgery. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
Thank you for your question. In my practice I have had the unfortunate experience of caring for patients that have had their turbinates removed by other doctors. These have been very miserable patients. There is little that can be done once empty nose syndrome has occurred. I think there is a...
While each surgeon has his or her own preferences regarding post-operative instructions, I tell patients that they can resume their normal activities (weight lifting, cardio, swimming, etc.) two weeks after surgery. Note, however, that this is for patients who have undergone ONLY septoplasty...
