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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.
In our practice, rhinoplasty is not painful because we do not put any packing inside the nose. Packing is painful and is no longer used. Most patients take a few medium strength Vicodin pain pills the first Night or two to help them get some sleep.
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.
Great question. It can be one of a number of different things but I suspect it is either cartilage or a suture knot. By now the suture knot should have dissolved if it was a dissolvable suture. Either way, if it bother you, that area can be fairly easily corrected under local anesthesia on...
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...
