The operation usually takes about 45 minutes. Your surgeon will make a cut on the lining of your nose over your septum and lift the mucosa away from the cartilage and bone. They will remove the parts of the cartilage and bone that are bent and they will put the rest back in a straight position.
When You're in the Hospital. You had septoplasty to fix the problems in your nasal septum. This surgery takes about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
There is usually little pain after surgery. If you experience discomfort, your surgeon may suggest over-the-counter pain medication, such as acetaminophen. People who've had septoplasty can expect very little swelling in the days after surgery.
Septoplasty is generally a low risk procedure and the healing takes place rapidly. It is possible to initially have nasal obstruction and worsening of symptoms.
Most people recover fully in 1 to 2 months.
Postoperative Septoplasty and/or Turbinate Surgery (without Sinus Surgery) Instructions. Sleep with your head slightly elevated for 2-3 days. No heavy lifting or straining for 7 days.
In most cases, Dr. Cohen clears patients to resume sleeping on their sides and backs after the first week of their septoplasty recovery. However, extra precautions are necessary to avoid accidental injury or pressure to the nose.
As a result, you won't have bruising or swelling on the outside of your nose. And since no nasal bones need to be broken during surgery, there's no need for the surgeon to use packing in your nose.
7–10 days In the second week, you should notice an improvement in your breathing, as well as less pain in your nose.
In severe cases, a deviated septum can cause difficulty breathing, frequent nosebleeds, and difficulty sleeping. That small bit of bone and cartilage can have a big impact on your life. Dr. Marc Error highly advises a septoplasty for patients experiencing any breathing difficulties to improve their quality of life.
Most people receive general anesthesia for septoplasty. You will be asleep and pain-free. Some people have the surgery under local anesthesia, which numbs the area to block pain.
The initial congestion of the nose from swelling gradually resolves over 2-4 weeks after surgery. There is no outer bruising of the nose if no cosmetic rhinoplasty is done at the time of surgery. Limiting physical activity helps the healing process and minimizes swelling.
"During septoplasty, we put you to sleep and correct the structural problem(s) in the septum using traditional techniques or endoscopes, both using special surgical instruments," explains Dr. Bressler. "We enter through the inside of your nose, so there are no incisions on the outside of your nose."
Septoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis, so most people go home the day of their surgery. In most cases, a healthcare provider will place you under general anesthesia.
Surgeon's fees – generally between $5,000 AUD and $ 15,000 AUD, depending on the procedure. The fee will normally include pre and post-operative care. Fees will vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the surgeon and the techniques required to achieve your expectations.
Activity: It is important to refrain from any strenuous activities for the first 2 weeks after surgery. After 2 weeks, you may engage in light activity (i.e. light walking). By 4 weeks, stretching, yoga, or light-weight exercises can be resumed. Heavy weights and all pre-surgery activity may be resumed after 6 weeks.
Temporary nasal congestion and tissue swelling can last approximately seven to ten days post-procedure. Recovery time varies between patients (depending on how invasive the surgery was), but following your physician's post-op instructions will help speed up the process.
For the septoplasty, a small cut is made on the inside of your nose on the septum and any bent or obstructing bone/cartilage is removed or straightened. The reconstructed nasal septum is secured with internal stitches.
You should be able to go back to work or school 1 week after surgery. Do not take baths or showers for 24 hours. Your nurse will show you how to clean your nose area with Q-tips and hydrogen peroxide or another cleaning solution if needed.
A complication of septoplasty or rhinoplasty is a saddle nose deformity. When there is a loss of too much septal cartilage or damage to the septum cartilage caused by surgical errors or complications, the nasal bridge can collapse as a result.
While they are similar, a deviated septum and fractured nose are not the same things. A deviated septum refers to the deviation (or movement) of the wall that divides your two nasal passages. This wall is known as the septum.
The use of saline irrigation eight to ten (8-10) times per day in each nostril can be quite helpful to moisturize the nose and clear debris. Also, if you can take decongestants, these will help. They can be either in a spray (Afrin) or pill form (Sudafed).
Prop up your head
Some people find it is more comfortable to sleep in a recliner because it keeps your head in an elevated position. Either way, keeping your head above your chest helps diminish swelling and congestion. Keeping your head raised 20 to 45 degrees is ideal for the best drainage.