Posts by James White3

wearycyclist18 said:So, I have one more question! In that scenario, do they only operate on the specific part to fix the issue, or does it involve aesthetic improvements as well?

I suppose they’ll ask if you want any aesthetic work done—at least, that was the case for me... though I’m honestly not entirely sure why they bother asking.😂

Kate Taylor59 said:Oh, I really am not quite sure if all of that regarding $2667....it might be best to go in for a consultation first...
You know what, it's tough... because they tend to handle all of that in a much worse manner... you have those massive, thick tampons stuck in your nose for five whole days... whereas private doctors usually remove the packing and splints by the very next day, which is significantly less painful (so I've heard)

That isn't true, at least certainly not in my experience. To put it briefly.
I had surgery on Friday morning, the packing was removed Saturday morning, then the splints came out on Monday morning, and here I am at home typing this post. I can breathe without any issues at all. My nose shows absolutely no swelling whatsoever. I have a follow-up appointment in a week, and then we will see when I can get back to training. Of course, I didn't have any cosmetic work done since my nose is already perfect 🤣 The procedure was performed at Dubrava Hospital by Dr. Ozegovic (they say he is one of the finest, even for aesthetic work, and everything went smoothly for me).

Have you ever considered the possibility that doctors in public hospitals perform many, many more surgeries annually than private practitioners, and therefore they possess that much more extensive practice?
Or perhaps you haven't thought about how many doctors working at private clinics also practice at the public hospitals?

wearycyclist18 said:I haven't had the chance to read through every single post here (truth be told, I've been a bit lazy about it), 🙂 but I was wondering about something: is it actually possible for an insurance provider to decide that a rhinoplasty needs to be performed for medical reasons? (meaning, covered by insurance), and if that is indeed the case, what kind of medical justifications would they typically look for???

Of course it is possible. I suppose you would start by visiting your primary care physician and requesting a referral for a specialist consultation. In my own experience, I found myself unable to breathe properly through my nose; well, I could breathe, but only when I was resting. If I required a greater intake of oxygen—which I often do since I am quite active in sports—I essentially had to rely on breathing through my mouth.