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I would go on consultations to help get your questions addressed. Iwould search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel ismost likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds ofthese procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well asbefore and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
A cosmetic rhinoplasty is not covered by Medicare. When functional problems are present, correction of those problems may be covered by insurnace if deemed medically necessary. Functional problems can include collaspe of valves of the nose, deviation of the septum, and increased size of the turbinates.
Rhinoplasty as a cosmetic Surgery procedure and is not covered by Medicare. A broken nose is repaired with a procedure called an open reduction nasal fracture, not a rhinoplasty. Breathing problems caused by a deviated septum are treated with a septoplasty, not a rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is not a particularly painful operation. On a scale of 1 (no pain) to 10 (the most painful) I would put it at a 3-4. It's more like a bad stuffy nose with a sinus headache. Long acting numbing medicine is put in at surgery so you don't wake up in horrible pain. swelling and bruising ...
My experience with getting reasonable insurance coverage has been disappointing. The total cost of your procedure will probably be in the $8000 range. However, insurance may only cover a few thousand and that might not even enable you to cover your deductible.
While it is well known that the outside of the nose takes at least one year to completely heal (likely years), the inside of the nose can also take some time. If the surgeon needed grafts for the inside of the nose, the inside of the nose can appear swollen for some time. This can be...
Thanks for the question. You should wait 2-3 weeks because your operation area trying to get healed. Then after yes you can do smoke and drink. I wish you all the best.
Hi, this is a common Rhinoplasty recovery question as drying of the nose and possible nosebleeds can be quite uncomfortable and inconvenient post-operatively, and may also pose some potential health risks. It is important, especially during the dry, winter months (not uncommon in...
Dear misskhan97Thanks for the question. The strength of the impact is crucially important to say something processing. If it’s in the first month and the shape of the nose looks damaged retouch can be done. Of course, the physical examination is the key to figure out actual damage it’s bet...
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