Can a Nose Job Be Covered by Insurance?

If you are considering rhinoplasty (a nose job), one of the first things you will need to determine is how you will pay for the procedure. In some cases, medical insurance can cover a portion or all of the cost of septoplasty and/or turbinectomy, two techniques that are often combined with rhinoplasty. Since insurance coverage is a topic that frequently comes up during Dr. Ashkan Ghavami’s rhinoplasty consultations, the renowned Beverly Hills rhinoplasty surgeon decided to discuss the topic in this blog post. Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Is Not Covered by Insurance Most plastic surgery procedures are not covered by medical insurance. However, some procedures can be covered in part or in full by medical insurance if it they are deemed medically necessary. Rhinoplasty performed to ...Read More

Can Rhinoplasty Make You Look Younger?

It’s no secret that rhinoplasty is a popular facial procedure used to improve the appearance of the nose. But what many potential patients are not aware of is that the procedure can also help turn back the clock. In fact, one study published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery found that rhinoplasty may make patients appear one and a half years younger. Dr. Ashkan Ghavami, a renowned Beverly Hills rhinoplasty specialist and board certified plastic surgeon, has helped hundreds of patients look younger and rejuvenated with rhinoplasty. In this blog post, he explains how the aging process affects the nose and how anti-aging rhinoplasty can rejuvenate one’s appearance. How Your Nose Changes as You Age The effects of aging are typically less obvious on ...Read More