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Septoplasty - Cartilage Curvature Surgery

Septum is the anatomical structure inside the nose that separates the nose into the middle. The septum is partly bone and, to a greater extent, cartilage. Under normal conditions, it is necessary to divide the nose into two equal compartments so that it can breathe equally through both nostrils. However, in the vast majority of people, there is a deviation in the septum that develops inherently or develops as a result of the traumas experienced in time. These patients are diagnosed with “septum deviation”. The operation to correct these curvatures is called the “septoplasty” operation.

Not every nose curvature can be operated. Septoplasty surgery may be required in cases where nasal curvature is accompanied by symptoms such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing through the nose, snoring, recurrent nosebleeds, frequent sinusitis infections, constant nasal discharge or chronic headache.

Apart from the septum, there are also anatomical structures called “concha” that make it easier for us to breathe and moisten the nose. Sometimes, structurally, sometimes due to allergic causes, growth and swelling can occur in these structures. This makes breathing even more difficult. Often in septoplasty operations, additional results can be achieved by interfering with the concha.

Appointment and Examination

By making an appointment with our team, you can start your process and create an appointment for the examination.

Day of Surgery

In hospitals where we trust the quality of service, the necessary tests and controls are carried out by the specialists after your hospitalization, and your preparations for the rhinoplasty surgery are completed.

Healing Process

You can be discharged after being hospitalized for 1 night after nose surgery, and you can apply the treatment methods recommended by your doctor during the healing process.

What should I consider before the operation?

Oral intake of food or water should be stopped until at least 8 hours before the surgery. If there is any medication used (such as blood thinners, blood pressure or diabetes), you should inform your doctor. Even any food supplements, teas containing vitamins or herbal ingredients should be discontinued 1 week before surgery.

Will there be tampons in the nose after the operation?

Nasal pad can be placed for a few days after septoplasty operations. Today, however, these tampons are made with soft and easy-to-remove properties. In fact, plastic, new generation bumpers with holes that will allow to breathe through the nose or self-melting are used frequently.

What awaits me after the operation?

●Oral feeding is not started for an average of 3-5 hours after general anesthesia.
● If you have a tampon in your nose after surgery, you may need to breathe through your mouth for a while.
● Although not very severe, you may have a small amount of pain, in this case, you can use painkillers recommended by your doctor.
● Feeding with warm and liquid foods is recommended on the first day after anesthesia, but there are no food restrictions frequently in the next period.
● During the healing process, it is recommended to sleep with a high pillow and on your back.
● There may be crusts in the nose due to leaks and operation. Your doctor will recommend nose wash solutions (ocean waters) for this.
● In the first few days of the operation, congestion may develop due to edema in the nose.
● When you need to sneeze, you can sneeze by keeping your mouth open.
● It is necessary to avoid intense and heavy exercises for the first 6 weeks.

When can I go back to school / work / normal life?

Recovery time varies personally. The average recovery time is between 1-4 weeks, but often patients can return to their normal lives after the third day of surgery and do their own work.