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Rhinoplasty is purely cosmetic. Septoplasty is for medical reasons only, to repair a deviated septum in most cases. Someone might get one of these surgeries without the other (or both together).

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What is performed to correct damage to the septum of his nose?

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Does Medicaid and Medicare pay for rhinoplasty and septoplasty surgery?

Will Medicare and Tricare Standard cover the cost of Septoplasty due to a deviated septum and Rhinoplasty. Nose has been broken 4 times, is crooked, bump on top and obstructing my breathing. Left side of nose nasal is all but closed.


Is there a cure for Deviated Septum?

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What preparations are associated with septoplasty?

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What is Septoplasty?

Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct the nasal septum by straighten it. The nasal septum is located between the two nasal cavities.


What is the cost of rhinoplasty?

The cost of rhinoplasty depends on the doctor or clinic; however, it generally costs between $3000-$9000.


What is the average price of Septoplasty surgery?

The price of Septoplasty surgery varies depending on who does the procedure and where it is done. The cost of Septoplasty surgery can be from $1000 to anywhere up to $5000 or more!


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What precautions are associated with septoplasty?

Septoplasty is ordinarily not performed within six months of a traumatic injury to the nose.


Why is septoplasty performed?

Septoplasty is performed to correct a crooked (deviated) or dislocated septum. Septoplasty may also be done as a follow-up procedure following facial trauma, as the nose is frequently broken or dislocated by blows to the face


How old should patients be before having rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty should not be performed until the pubertal growth spurt is complete, between ages 14-15 for girls and older for boys.