1. Is rhinoplasty ever covered by insurance?

Coverage of rhinoplasty procedure by insurance varies on the insurance company. Usually if the deformity is due to traumatic injury, then insurance may provide coverage.00


2. Where are the incisions made?

Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems.00

When the surgery is complete, a splint will be applied to help your nose maintain its new shape. Nasal packs or soft plastic splints also may be placed in your nostrils to stabilize the septum, the dividing wall between the air passages


3. Is it common to have black eyes after surgery?

Ecchymoses around the eyes vary depending on the extent of bony correction performed.00


4. Where is rhinoplasty usually performed?

Rhinoplasty procedures are performed in hospitals and certified surgery centers on an outpatient basis.00


5. Is the patient asleep during the rhinoplasty surgery?

Depending on the surgeon, patient may undergo general anesthesia or local anesthetic with i.v. sedation.00


6. If you can' t eat anything before surgery, how soon afterward can you eat?

Patient can eat after the surgery, no diet restrictions apply.00


7. Will I be able to drive myself home after my rhinoplasty procedure?

Patients are instructed to bring friends or family to drive them home after the surgery.00