Posts by granitecrane12

What kind of experiences have people had with nose surgery in Indianapolis or Pittsburgh?🙂

Lisa Edwards said:You should ask your doctor for an ENT referral and schedule an exam; that's the only way to know if you actually have a deviation (most people have one, it's just that for some, it's severe enough to cause breathing issues) and whether it’s truly the cause of your problems... or if it's just sinuses or allergies. I guess nobody believed me about my own deviation until I went to the ENT and proved it... everyone just thought I wanted cosmetic surgery.🤣

Yeah, they fix the deviation and you can breathe normally again, though recovery for the nose itself takes maybe 6 months to a year. As for sports, I suppose you could get back to it after 2 months (if I'm wrong and someone corrects me) or whenever your doctor recommends, depending on what you play... personally, I was back after 4 months.😁

If you aren't too worried about how your nose looks, go to a public hospital (though if you find a good doctor there, they might handle the aesthetics too); there isn't much to lose since you'd be using Medicare. If you have extra cash and care about the look, then go private.😁

I deal with sinus issues too, sometimes pretty bad ones
, but I'm fairly sure this is strictly a breathing issue; I can't imagine keeping my mouth shut for even five minutes and breathing through my nose, it's just not possible.🙂
I talk through my nose.
I play soccer—I'm a goalie, so I take hits to the face; not constantly, but it happens. The longest I can really step away is probably 2 or 3 months during the off-season.🙂
Look, a nose is a nose. It's a bit large in profile, but it's not that ugly. For now, I guess the appearance doesn't matter as much as just being able to breathe properly.
So, going to a public hospital seems worth it. I'll see what my doctor says this September.
Thanks for the response.

gentlefox4 said:Hey, I'm new here
Has anyone else dealt with getting nose surgery through Medicare? What kind of results should I expect? I could really use some help from you guys!

I actually asked the exact same thing just before you did. Now we both just have to wait for someone to reply. 🙂

Lisa Edwards said:Yeah, you can definitely get a deviated septum fixed at 17. At least in public hospitals—I'm not really sure about private clinics.
And if you go through a public hospital, everything is covered by Medicare if you have a deviation. You might even be able to discuss some cosmetic adjustments while you're at it, but if they won't do it, you just look elsewhere. As for private options, I wouldn't know; maybe ask someone else or actually read through this thread...
It doesn't really hurt... and honestly, I want to be able to breathe deeply too, which is why I'm going back in. 😁

How can I confirm if it's specifically that kind of deviation (even though I'm 100% sure it is)?
How long does the recovery take? That's my main concern—when would I be able to get back into sports normally?
Do public hospitals actually solve the issue (meaning, is it effective?), or is it one of those cases where you really get what you pay for?
Regarding the aesthetics, it's not a huge deal for me right now since my nose isn't particularly ugly. Like I said, the priority is being able to breathe properly because this is driving me crazy—talking through my nose and mostly breathing through my mouth is just a disaster. -.-
Thanks for the help.

So, look 🙂 ,I have some questions. I've been struggling with breathing issues lately, and honestly, it’s getting incredibly frustrating 🙂
I'm 17 years old—is it actually possible to fix a deviated septum at this age?
How much does that cost? And what about the price if someone just wants to reshape their nose?
As for the pain, I don't really care about that; I just want to be able to breathe deeply again.
Thanks to everyone for the help. Best,