[vc_row][vc_column width=“1/1”][vc_column_text]While most people think of rhinoplasty procedures as being performed for aesthetic purposes, there are also many sound medical reasons for this surgery. These include birth defects, chronic sinus problems, and repair of nasal or facial injuries. In most cases, when a rhinoplasty is performed for medical reasons, it is covered by insurance. When a rhinoplasty is performed for both aesthetic and medical purposes, in all likelihood only the medically necessary potion of the operation will be covered.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=“1/3”][vc_single_image alignment=“center” border_color=“grey” img_link_target=”_self” style=“vc_box_outline”][vc_column_text]

Birth Defects

Birth defects involving the nose can cause babies to have trouble breathing or getting properly nourished. Among the most common birth defects are cleft lips and cleft palates In both, the nose usually also requires some repair. Surgeries to repair such problems are performed early in life. Other, less common, facial birth defects, may also require rhinoplasty procedures for both medical and aesthetic reasons.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=“1/3”][vc_single_image alignment=“center” border_color=“grey” img_link_target=”_self” style=“vc_box_outline”][vc_column_text]

Chronic Sinus Problems

Another medical reason for nasal surgery is chronic sinus problems, which usually include nasal allergies and sinus congestion. Some of the time, such problems are related to inborn anatomical defects, such as a deviated septum, or to a medical condition that has developed over time, such as nasal polyps. In addition to causing sinus infections, such problems may obstruct breathing, resulting in mouth breathing, dry mouth and obstructive sleep apnea. In such cases, functional rhinoplasty, surgery to repair inner nasal defects rather than to change the external appearance of the nose, is performed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=“1/3”][vc_single_image alignment=“center” border_color=“grey” img_link_target=”_self” style=“vc_box_outline”][vc_column_text]

Damage Repair

Injuries to the nose are frequent and may result from sports injuries, vehicular or other types of accidents, or even violent attacks or altercations. Rarely, severe facial burns or even brain tumors can cause nasal deformities. Surgeries after such injuries are necessary to return normal appearance, as well as functionality, to the nose.When a rhinoplasty is performed to repair damages, the results can be truly restorative, emotionally as well as physically. Seeing one’s familiar face reappear in the mirror can go a long way to overcoming the trauma of the original event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=“1/1”][vc_column_text]Closing…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]