Q. Dear Mr Ion, I had a septo-rhinoplasty done privately under insurance for medical reasons in July 2009. This was around 18 months ago now but as a result of the operation 1. My nostrils are very noticeably different sizes and shapes now, they where not before sugery. Does not look very good. 2. By straightening my nose (which was bent to the left) the bump I had, which is still there, now has more a dent before the end of the nose where it was broken during surgery and now creates a bad looking shadow when standing under any light Is it possible to correct these with a second surgery – and if performed privately under insurance for mediacal reasons, but the overall look once finished makes me now very conscious and depressed can I follow this up with the insurance company, GP or private consultant? Also is correctove rhinoplasty more expensive than first time surgery? Thanks for your time,
A. Thank you very enquiry. I think in the first instance you should discuss this with your surgeon. I doubt that the insurance company will provide cover for the cosmetic revision, and also with regards to the NHS, I do not know whether this would be covered. You could discuss this with your GP. I cannot speak for other surgeons, but my fees for first-time or secondary rhinoplasty procedures are no different.
Q. Dear Mr Ion, I had a septo-rhinoplasty done privately under insurance for medical reasons in July 2009. This was around 18 months ago now but as a result of the operation 1. My nostrils are very noticeably different sizes and shapes now, they where not before sugery. Does not look very good. 2. By straightening my nose (which was bent to the left) the bump I had, which is still there, now has more a dent before the end of the nose where it was broken during surgery and now creates a bad looking shadow when standing under any light Is it possible to correct these with a second surgery – and if performed privately under insurance for mediacal reasons, but the overall look once finished makes me now very conscious and depressed can I follow this up with the insurance company, GP or private consultant? Also is correctove rhinoplasty more expensive than first time surgery? Thanks for your time,
A. Thank you very enquiry. I think in the first instance you should discuss this with your surgeon. I doubt that the insurance company will provide cover for the cosmetic revision, and also with regards to the NHS, I do not know whether this would be covered. You could discuss this with your GP. I cannot speak for other surgeons, but my fees for first-time or secondary rhinoplasty procedures are no different.
