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Reconstructive Nose Surgery
Has Your Nose Changed its Shape Post-Injury? Do You Have Breathing Problems After a Trauma or Injury to the Nose?
Nasal surgery encompasses both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Reconstructive procedures are used to restore normal shape and function including the correction of birth defects or breathing problems. With over 40 years of combined experience, the board-certified surgeons at LPS have already helped many men and women restore optimal function after trauma or cancer surgery. We’re here to help you too!
How Does Reconstructive Nose Surgery Work?
Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape and repair the nose, is commonly performed at Longwood Plastic Surgery. 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 or deformities acquired from trauma. In most cases, functional rhinoplasties are done through an advanced closed incision or minimally open technique to minimize pain, scarring, and downtime.
Most insurance policies don’t cover purely cosmetic or aesthetic surgery; however, if the procedure is performed for reconstructive purposes, to correct a breathing problem or a marked deformity, the procedure may be covered. Our team will work with your insurer to inquire about pre-authorization in select cases that are deemed reconstructive in nature.
Am I a Good Candidate for Reconstructive Nasal Surgery?
The ideal candidate for nasal surgery is one who has had trauma or prior surgery on the nose leaving them with shape and functional abnormalities. Functional rhinoplasty surgery can often correct problems related to a deviated nasal septum and improve the shape and contour of the nose. Like all procedures at LPS, rhinoplasties are highly customized based on your unique needs.
Rhinoplasty patients should be in otherwise good general health and have realistic expectations about what the procedure can do for them. The skilled surgeons at Longwood Plastic Surgery will discuss every aspect of the procedure so you can make an informed decision about what’s right for you.
Reconstructive Nose Surgery
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