I was wondering if a rhinoplasty to correct a deviated septum would be covered completely or partially under insurance (PPO)? Thank you.

Rhinoplasty can have a dramatic effect on a person’s appearance, because the nose is central to the face. When done well, a rhinoplasty procedure can balanced the proportions in the face and boost the patient’s self-confidence. In this interview from the 2009 Aesthetic Meeting, board certified plastic surgeon and rhinoplasty expert Dr. Geoffrey Keyes explains new approaches to nasal surgery, including the open and closed techniques, and the growing trend of ethnic rhinoplasty. He also addresses key points that patients should consider to get the best possible results from a rhinoplasty procedure. Read the full story

Rhinoplasty is not limited to cosmetic surgery — it can also be used to correct medical conditions, such as a deviated septum. Dr. Jack Gunter, a leading expert in nasal surgery who is double board certified in plastic surgery and otolaryngology, illustrates the benefits of rhinoplasty to improve a patient’s ability to breathe, as well as the appearance of the face. Read the full story

Learn about new ways of approaching ethnic rhinoplasty, one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. among Hispanics, Asians and African Americans Read the full story

People get nose jobs every day. The nose is the most prominent part of the face, and many people elect for reconstruction in cases where the nose is crooked, too large for the face, or is not smooth. Others are performed if the nose is damaged from physical trauma or illness.

The nose job, also known as rhinoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure done to improve the aesthetic look of the nose or to reconstruct any damage or trauma. Nose lifts can be done under local anesthesia but some prefer it to be done under general anesthesia.  Other surgical procedures like chin augmentation can be done together with rhinoplasty to enhance the results of the procedure.

Types of Rhinoplasty

Reconstructive Rhinoplasty –This involves the restoration of the normal contour and function of the nose in various cases, for instance, from physical trauma, cancer, or merely a congenital abnormality. Many patients have anatomic defects such as a deviated septum or nasal valve collapse that cause breathing difficulty, which can be corrected through nasal reconstruction. A complete nose job would involve the restoration of skin, reforming of the normal contours of the nose and establishing the normal airflow of the nose.

Revision Rhinoplasty— In revision rhinoplasty, the operation is performed in cases where the patient is unsatisfied with the result of the first surgical procedure. There are two reasons why this is done. The first reason occurs when a patient is not satisfied with the aesthetic results of the firs procedure. A patient may also choose to undergo revision rhinoplasty if he or she finds it difficult to breathe after the first procedure.

Rhinoplasty Recovery

Rhinoplasty is generally performed as an outpatient procedure to allow patients to recover at home. Most patients will have to wear a splint over the nose and have small stents placed in the nose, which can make you feel like you have a stuffed nose. These can be removed after a week, but  you will still have some swelling and bruising for another week.