About Septoplasty Otolaryngologists have estimated that nearly 80 percent of the population possesses an off-centered nasal septum. The disparity between the sizes of the nasal passageways is a concern as it may lead to other nasal problems. Moreover, the crooked septum affects an individual’s appearance. Thus, Septoplasty, a corrective surgical procedure, is performed to straighten the partition between the nasal cavities equaling their sizes and thereby allowing better airflow through the nose.
How the service is performed When medications like nasal steroid sprays do not assure to treat a patient suffering from various nasal problems due to a deviated nasal septum, the Otolaryngologist recommends a Septoplasty. The surgery involves the surgeon to make an incision into the nasal septum to separate the mucosa from the bone and consequently straightening it to provide equal space for easy respiration. Once the septum is straightened, the doctor replaces the mucosa over the cartilage and may use splints, sutures or small tubes to keep it in place until the healing takes place.
Potential Side-Effects? Every surgery comes with some, Septoplasty may potentially display some of these effects: » Post-surgery, numbness in the nose, cheeks and upper lip may persist for a couple of months at most » Sometimes, the patient might experience a decreased sense of smell » In a few cases, bleeding can be seen » Perforation of the septum may occur at times
Follow-Up Along with the medications prescribed by the Otolaryngologist, the operated patient for Septoplasty must take the following precautions for speedy recovery: » Elevating the head at night in order to keep swelling down » Trying not to blow their nose » Ice packs to nose
Dr. Jahangir Sharifi can help you with your nasal septum issues, including Septoplasty surgery. Please contact us at (323) 226-0022 for further assistance.