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Can i get a rhinoplasty for my broken nose?

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Yes: It is very common to straighten the nose or narrow the nose in rhinoplasty!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Broken nose: Rhinoplasty or nasoseptal reconstruction is the definite solution to an injured nose that has healed leaving functional and /or cosmetic issues. You need to have it evaluated by a rhinoplasty surgeon.

Answered 3/12/2015

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Sure: Often a rhinoplasty implies a cosmetic or plastic surgery that may or may mot be covered by insurance. If their is a functional deficit, like nasal airway instruction that could occur with nasal trauma, insurence may cover the cost of the surgery. You need to talk to your health insurance company.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Mike Bowman answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Absolutely: Rhinoplasty is an operation to reshape the nose. When due to trauma this may be covered by insurance. It is also often combined with a septoplasty. Seek a local md w rhinoplasty experience.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Yes: Rhinoplasty just means reshaping the nose. It can be after injury or not. Insurance occasionally pays for it after injury but it's your nickel if you just want to change your appearance.

Answered 5/21/2015

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Yes: Yes rhinoplasty for a broken nose is common with or without septoplasty.

Answered 11/29/2012

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Dr. Steven Harris answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Absolutely!: This is an excellent use of rhinoplasty techniques and can restore both form (so it looks better) and function (so you can breathe easier out of both sides).

Answered 11/7/2014

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Certainly: This is one of the most common reasons for getting a nose job. In some instances the easiest correction is obtained immediately after fracture or within 3 weeks in adults and 7-10 days in children.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Yes: Rhinoplasty can correct or improve a broken nose. Depending on the specifics, the nasal septum may need to be straightened as well. Insurance will typically cover some or all of the procedure based on what is reconstructive vs cosmetic.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Mike Bowman answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: If you have a recent nasal fracture see your local ENT or facial plastic surgeon asap. Intervention now may prevent need for a rhinoplasty later. If it is an old injury, then walk, don't run for a rhinoplasty evaluation. Correction of nasal deformity is exactly what rhinoplasty is all about.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Anthony Sclafani answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Absolutely: After nasal trauma, complete correction of the deformity may require more than simply re fracturing and repositioning the nasal bones. A foal rhinoplasty may be required for complete correction.

Answered 5/20/2013

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