Septoplasty Surgery

Septoplasty Surgery in Turkey

Septoplasty surgery aims to correct the structures that cause deviation in the nose, improve breathing from the nose, and create a better aesthetic appearance. The anatomical structure that separates the nose from the midline is called the septum. There are many different techniques to correct the septum. Which of them will be applied is directly related to the patient’s nose structure and the problem. The most critical issue in a nose job is good pre-operative preparation. An incorrect determination of the technique can badly affect the success of the surgery.

What causes nasal bone curvature?

A crooked septum can be congenital or acquired. It might cause by trauma or previous surgery. Changes that occur after trauma in childhood become the natural structure of the nose with development. For this reason, there is a difference between acute traumatic deviations experienced in adulthood and deviations in the developmental period. The septum deviation is due to the cartilage structures or the bony structure, in most cases, the combination of both to different degrees. The septum can be oblique, curved, angled, bent, developed spur. Therefore, there is no routine or standard method that can correct the septum. A unique approach should decide for each individual.

Why is septoplasty surgery performed?

The main reason for performing septoplasty is to fix the deviated septum that badly affects breathing or impairs aesthetic appearance.

Sometimes, the nasal bone may need to correct during other procedures such as sinus surgery or removal of tumors located at the base of the brain. In addition, the cause of sleep apnea, snoring and, acute sinusitis may be septum deviation.

How is the surgery done?

Septoplasty can be planned together with rhinoplasty surgery to improve the aesthetic appearance of the patient as well as to ensure proper breathing. For people who are satisfied with their aesthetic appearance, septoplasty surgery performs to restore the function of the nose without changing the external appearance. In short, the surgery technique is related to the patient’s expectations from the surgery.

Some people may need external changes to help with breathing problems. For example, a traumatized nose might need to fix by cartilage grafts taken from the septum, ear, or rarely the rib may need to be placed in the nose to improve the appearance and function of the nose.

Septoplasty performs under general anesthesia. It takes about one to two hours. The patient can go home after the effect of anesthesia wears off. It may be necessary to stay away from work-life for a week or ten days after the surgery to support the healing of the nose and prevent infection. This period varies according to the type and difficulty of the surgery performed.

Can I get information about the surgery price?

The cost of the surgery varies according to the scope of the procedure to be applied. You can reach my assistant by using our contact information and get information about average prices.

Conclusion

Septoplasty is a frequently performed operation among ENT surgeries, which requires thorough pre-operative preparation for the patient. Today, it might apply with modern techniques such as piezo that do not require breaking the nasal bone. Dr. Hayati Kale M.D. combined his surgical experience with a piezo ultrasonic rhinoplasty device in Istanbul. In this way, postoperative swelling is very low, and recovery time shortens.