Septum Deviation Surgery

Septum Deviation Surgery in Turkey

Septum deviation surgery, or septoplasty for short, is an operation to correct the deviated septum. The septum is a structure made of bone and cartilage that separates the two nostrils. If the septum displaces one side of the nasal cavity, it causes difficulty breathing and reduced airflow due to airway obstruction. Severe shifts can only correct by surgical methods. The surgery uses small surgical instruments to make incisions in the surrounding tissue to straighten the septum. The septum straightens or repositions to maximize air passage. If the septum damages, slips, small pieces of cartilage or bone can remove during surgery.

Causes of septum deviation

There are two causes of a deviated septum. The first is genetic or hereditary causes. A deviated septum can develop while the fetus is still in the womb. The deviated septum present from birth is usually S or C shaped. It is smooth and seen in the front of the nose. The size of the deviation may increase or decrease as the person getting ages. The second cause is injuries or trauma. After an accident or fall, there may be a severe slip in the septum. Injury-related deviations may also include dislocated or broken parts of the cartilage. Traumatic or injury-related septum deviations are generally high-angle, irregular in shape, and affect all regions.

Why is Septoplasty surgery performed?

Slipped septum is a common problem. It usually does not require surgery. But when severe, it can block one side of your nose and reduce airflow. You can live difficulty breathing from one or both sides of the nose. People who experience symptoms that affect their quality of life, such as difficulty breathing, snore, headache, and fatigue may consider septum deviation surgery to correct the septum curvature. Individual complaints are as vital as the degree of curvature of the septum in the decision of surgery.

How is septum deviation surgery performed?

Septoplasty surgery needs general anesthesia. An incision made through the nostril allows the surgeon to view the bone and cartilage. The deviated parts of bone and cartilage are either removed or reshaped according to the situation. It is vital to leave enough bone and cartilage to preserve the shape of the nose. In severe traumatic cases, if there is not enough cartilage tissue to repair the septum, cartilage is taken from other somewhere in the body.

During septum surgery, the surgeon may place soft plastic sheets or splints inside the nose to help the septum heal properly and reduce the chance of scar tissue forming. A tampon rarely uses to prevent bleeding in the nose. Your doctor will tell you when to remove tampons or splints. The surgery usually takes between one and three hours. After the effect of the anesthesia wears off, the patients can go home. In some patients, concha (nasal meatus) reduction performs during the same surgery.

Can rhinoplasty be performed together with septoplasty?

Septoplasty performs to correct a deviated nasal septum. Septoplasty addresses functional issues such as obstruction of airflow through the nostril rather than aesthetics. If a septoplasty is part of plastic surgery, it will likely address during rhinoplasty. Sometimes septoplasty may be necessary to achieve the desired cosmetic effect from rhinoplasty. The opposite is also possible. In short, two surgeries can combine to optimize both the shape and function of the nose.

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