Septoplasty
Septoplasty is a common nasal procedure performed to correct a septal deviation.  A small incision is made inside the nose and the tissue covering the cartilage and bone of the septum is gently lifted off them. Any cartilage or bony deviations are identified and then removed and/or reshaped.  The tissue overlying the septum is then re-laid and the incision is closed with absorbable sutures.  Splints are then placed into the nose to keep the septum straight when healing and are removed a week later.

Septoplasty is highly successful for improving nasal obstruction in patients with a deviated septum.  On average, most patients are off pain medication and return to non-strenuous activity in three to four days after septoplasty.

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Common Questions

1. "Will I be black and blue afterwards?”  or  “Do you have to break my nasal bones?"
No, this is common after rhinoplasty (cosmetic surgery of the nose), and never seen with a properly performed septoplasty.

2. "Will my nose be packed?"
No, only nasal splints will be placed for one week.  They have air holes that allow patients to breathe through them.

3. "Will my nose look different?"
No, septoplasty straightens the nasal septum only and does not change the appearance of the nose.


Causes of Nasal Obstruction   l   Medical Treatment   l   Inferior Turbinoplasty   l   Septoplasty