Septoplasty Surgery

Septoplasty: Correcting a Deviated Septum

Are you experiencing breathing difficulties, nasal congestion, or sinus infections due to a deviated septum? Septoplasty surgery can help correct this common condition and improve your quality of life. At ENT Care, our experienced ENT surgeons specialize in septoplasty procedures to help patients breathe easier and feel better.

What is a Deviated Septum?

A deviated septum is a condition where the thin wall of cartilage and bone that separates the two sides of the nasal passages is crooked or off-center. This can cause one nasal passage to be smaller than the other, leading to breathing difficulties, nasal congestion, and other symptoms.

Symptoms of a Deviated Septum

Symptoms of a deviated septum may include:

  • Breathing difficulties: Difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils.

  • Nasal congestion: Feeling like your nose is always stuffy or blocked.

  • Sinus infections: Recurring sinus infections or sinus pressure.

  • Loss of smell: Reduced sense of smell due to nasal congestion.

  • Nosebleeds: Frequent nosebleeds due to dry air or crusting in the nasal passages.

Benefits of Septoplasty

Septoplasty surgery can help:

  • Improve breathing: By correcting the deviated septum, septoplasty can improve airflow through the nasal passages.

  • Reduce nasal congestion: Septoplasty can help reduce nasal congestion and sinus pressure.

  • Prevent sinus infections: By improving drainage and airflow, septoplasty can help prevent recurring sinus infections.

  • Enhance quality of life: Septoplasty can improve overall quality of life by reducing symptoms and improving breathing.

The Septoplasty Procedure

Septoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. The procedure involves:

  • Correcting the deviated septum: Our surgeon will make an incision on one side of the nasal septum and remove the deviated portion.

  • Realigning the nasal septum: The remaining septal cartilage and bone will be realigned to improve breathing and drainage.

Recovery and Results

Recovery from septoplasty typically takes 1-2 weeks. You may experience:

  • Nasal congestion: Due to swelling and packing in the nasal passages.

  • Bruising: Mild bruising around the eyes and nose.

  • Swelling: Swelling of the nasal passages and face.

Schedule a Consultation

If you’re experiencing symptoms of a deviated septum, schedule a consultation with our experienced ENT surgeons at ENT Care. We’ll evaluate your condition and determine if septoplasty is right for you. With septoplasty, you can breathe easier and enjoy a better quality of life.s