Surgery for deviated nasal septum-does it count as cosmetic if they do nose reduction also?

Question

Does deviated septum surgery change the appearance of your nose?

Answer 1

No: It counts as nasal septum repair with cosmetic reduction of the nose. You'll be responsible for the percentage of cost deemed cosmetic by your insurance company.

Answer 2

Cosmetic nose : A nose reduction is usually cosmetic even if you are doing surgery to correct a deviated septum. In cases where insurance is paying for the septoplasty, they surgery is often split where the insurance will pay for the reconstructive portion and the patient is responsible to cover the difference for the cosmetic nose reduction part of the procedure.

Answer 3

Partially: The septoplasty is functional, while things done to change your appearance, like rhinoplasty are cosmetic. They are commonly done together.

Answer 4

Septoplasty: The operation to correct a deviated- or crooked- nasal septum is called a septoplasty. The operation is done from inside the nose and should help improve the breathing space inside the nose. If the outside of the nose is also crooked, you may also need a rhinoplasty operation to straighten the outside of the nose. This would be called a septorhinoplasty.

Answer 5

Septoplasty: May also be done with rhinoplasty to fix the external nose as well.

Answer 6

Deviated septum: a deviated septum can be corrected surgically to bring the septum to the midline. If there are symptoms like nasal obstruction, snoring or recurrent sinusitis, have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.

Answer 7

Septoplasty: The anatomic nature of the deviation must first be defined interns of cartilage and bone involvement. Surgery is typically performed with a sub mucous resection of the cartilage or bone which may permanently be removed or reshaped and replaced. Occasionally the external parts of the nose must be as well.

Answer 8

Septoplasty: A deviated nasal septum is corrected by a procedure called a septoplasty. If the septum is obstructing your breathing then your insurance will most likely pay for it. The surgery takes about an hour and there is usually very little bruising on the outside fo the nose. It will not usually change the cosmetic appearance of the nose.

Answer 9

Septoplasty: Deviated septum can cause nasal airway obstruction which can result in snoring , sore throat and difficulty in long distance running. There are 2 methods of septoplaty : 1 repositioning and straightening of the cartilage 2. Removal of the obstructing cartilage and bone. The second technique is more efficient and long lasting. Most of the time turbinectomy is necessary for good nasal breathing.

Answer 10

Septoplasty: A septoplasty may improve your breathing but there are other anatomical issues that can contribute to nasal obstruction. Be sure to have your nose evaluated by. Board certified facial plastic surgeon.

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