Is it cheaper to have cosmetic rhinoplasty if you also have a medical procedure at the same time?

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I have a deviated septum and surgery was recommended, but I don't want to have surgery on my nose unless it changes the shape. I heard that it can be a bit cheaper if you have a cosmetic surgery at the same time because MSP covers the costs related to the deviated septum, like anesthesia. Is this true? How much is saved?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. I will suggest calling your insurance provider for further details. A cosmetic procedure may have its own price.

Daniel Zeichner, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!Cosmetic procedures (such as rhinoplasty...if it is not involved with the nasal airway obstruction) can be combined with functional procedures (such as septoplasty). The portion of the procedure (including anesthesia) dedicated to functional issues is usually insurance covered while the cosmetic portion will be the patient's responsibility. I don't think it will make the procedure less expensive overall.Best wishes...

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Cosmetic  nasal surgery and functional nasal surgery can both be performed simultaneously, however the portion of the anesthesia, the operating room and the surgeon's fees for each procedure are billed separately. A septoplasty and rhinoplasty are two completely procedures, however both can be performed under one anesthetic  with one recovery period. For more information about the differences between the two procedures, please see the video below

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