Rhinoplasty disqualifying?

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CVbsbl2019

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I have already completed and passed my DoDMERB exam and am medically qualified for USAFA. A few years ago, my doctor said that I could potentially be able to get a rhinoplasty (nose job) to help fix a hump on my nose (baseball injury but not severe). I did not withhold any info from DoDMERB on my form, as I hadn't had any treatment for the nose at time of exam. I was wondering if having this surgery would be a disqualification for appointment or, in the future, pilot qualification? Couldn't find any specific answer on if a rhinoplasty would be DQ. All help is appreciated (this isn't a necessary surgery, rather a personal preference operation. I don't have to have it done if it will be DQ). If it isn't a DQ I will notify DoDMERB of operation after completed.
 
Look in the 2018 version of DODI 6130.03. It's pretty easy to follow. Section 5.7 covers the nose.
 
CVbsbl2019 said:
I have already completed and passed my DoDMERB exam and am medically qualified for USAFA. A few years ago, my doctor said that I could potentially be able to get a rhinoplasty (nose job) to help fix a hump on my nose (baseball injury but not severe). I did not withhold any info from DoDMERB on my form, as I hadn't had any treatment for the nose at time of exam. I was wondering if having this surgery would be a disqualification for appointment or, in the future, pilot qualification? Couldn't find any specific answer on if a rhinoplasty would be DQ. All help is appreciated (this isn't a necessary surgery, rather a personal preference operation. I don't have to have it done if it will be DQ). If it isn't a DQ I will notify DoDMERB of operation after completed.
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This is most likely NOT a DQ.

Key is the paperwork being clear on the indications for the rhinoplasty. It can't be things like chronic sinusitis, allergies, etc...

Same for aviation... most likely not a DQ.
 
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