Septoplasty

Most Effective and Painless Septum treatment by our Experts

A septoplasty is one of the most common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures.

Septoplasty

Septoplasty or alternatively submucous septal resection and septal reconstruction is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten a deviated nasal septum – the nasal septum being the partition between the two nasal cavities. Ideally, the septum should run down the center of the nose. The septum is the cartilage in the nose that separates the nostrils. Typically, it sits at the center and divides the nostrils evenly.

Many people have an uneven septum, which makes one nostril larger than the other. Severe unevenness is known as a deviated septum. It can cause health complications such as a blocked nostril or difficulty breathing. An uneven septum is very common.
A deviated septum requires medical attention only if it causes other health issues or negatively impacts the quality of life.

Complications Deviated Nasal Septum

If left untreated, a severely deviated septum can cause complications. A common complication is the obstruction of one or both nostrils.

This can cause:

Chronic sinus problems
Loud breathing during sleep
Disrupted sleep
Only being able to sleep on one side
Ear pain
Post-operative infection that causes fever.
Nausea and vomiting
Bad breath

Other complications include:

Causes

Symptoms

Diagnosis

To diagnose a deviated septum, Our Experts first examine your nostrils with a nasal speculum. The Specialist checks the septum’s placement and how it impacts the size of the nostrils. The doctor will also counsel about sleep, snoring, sinus problems, and difficulty breathing.

To help with symptoms, treatment focuses on correcting that issue. Common treatments for symptoms include:

Surgery

If your symptoms do not improve with medication or other treatment attempts, Our Experts may suggest a reconstructive surgery called septoplasty. Septoplasty takes about 90 minutes and is performed under anesthesia. You may receive local or general anesthesia depending on the surgeon and your specific case. During the procedure, a surgeon cuts the septum and takes out excess cartilage or bone. This straightens the septum and your nasal passage. Silicone splints may be inserted in each nostril to support the septum. Then the incision wound is closed with sutures. The patient may not experience any pain. After the treatment, a patient will feel improved breathing, improved quality of life, a heightened sense of smell, and a better facial structure.

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Septoplasty

Most Effective and Painless Septum treatment by our Experts

Septoplasty

Complications Deviated Nasal Septum

This can cause:

Other complications include:

Causes

Defect in the septum during fetal development and is apparent at birth.

Injuries that may cause the nasal septum to be moved out of position.

Aging and its effect on the structure of the nose.

Narrowing of the nasal passage due to long term swelling and irritation in the nasal cavity.

Symptoms

Breathing through the mouth

Difficulty breathing through the nose

Nasal congestion which is apparent on one side

Recurrent sinus infections

Nosebleeds

Headache

Postnasal Drips

Diagnosis

Surgery

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