I had a septoplasty done a month ago. From the results that I have I feel that caudal septoplasty needed to be preformed to get the desired results and wasn't preformed? Is a caudal septoplasty covered by insurance? Is it dangerous to preform one after already having one septoplasty preformed? I plan on waiting a year to have another operation, unless advised otherwise. Thanks
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January 28, 2015
Answer: If the caudal septum is still blocking your nose it could be covered by insurance
A rhinoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes to removed the hump, straighten the nose and adjust the tip accordingly. Patients must pay for the rhinoplasty themselves, since it is cosmetic. A septoplasty is a completely separate operation performed in the back of the nose...
It is normal to have a nasal cycle whereby the turbinates Intermittently relax and expand on the opposing side back-and-forth every few hours during the daytime. This is normal. Treatment for this would consist of antihistamines and nasal sprays. Once you have failed medical therapy,...