Does insurance ever cover revision rhinoplasty? my original surgery was due to a broken nose, so it was covered. now i need a revision rhinoplasty because i still can't breathe right. will insurance consider the revision medically necessary because of my

This : This is a common question among many people who are unable to breath through their nose. Commonly it needs to be established that there is a structural/anatomic reason for the airway obstruction versus a reactive/tissue response causation. Often patients will need to undergo medical therapy to optimize airway breathing as inflamed tissues can cause nasal obstruction as well. If there are clear structural obstructions then a submission to your insurance provider can be made to review coverage. Hopefully this is helpful to you. Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md.

In : In many cases insurance will cover revision rhinoplasty surgery to address structural issues affecting your nasal breathing. An assessment by an otolaryngologist (ENT) or facial plastic surgeon to find out what is leading to your symptoms is a good first step.

Insurance : Insurance may cover revision of breathing difficulties but this surgery may produce little if any change in your appearance. If you are looking for a cosmetic rhinoplasty, your insurance is unlikely to cover any of the expense. However, if you are looking for a functional rhinoplasty such as a septoplasty, spreader grafts, turbinate resection, etc., insurance may cover a portion.

It may: See a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty for both appearance and function. Sometimes these cases are covered by insurance if breathing is negatively impacted by the original trauma and possibly the attempted repair.

Revision rhinoplasty: It depends on what maneuvers need to be done and what type of insurance you have. Discuss these issues with your surgeon and be sure your surgeon is a board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in these procedures.