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DNB - Otorhinolaryngology, MS - ENT, MBBS
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Oncology
Dr. Deepak Sarin is a head and neck oncologist in DLF phase II, Gurgaon and has an experience of 20 years in this field. Dr. Deepak Sarin practices at Medant…
MBBS, MS - ENT
Otolaryngology
Dr. Prem Kumar P is a ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist in Langford Road, Bangalore and has an experience of 15 years in this field. Dr. Prem Kumar P practices at S…
DNB - Otorhinolaryngology, MS - ENT, MBBS
Otolaryngology
Dr K.K Handa Is Presently working as the director and head of the department for ENT and head neck surgery at Medanta Medicity Dr K.K Handa Have 24 Years Ove…
MBBS, MS - ENT
Otolaryngology
Dr. Anuj Singhal is a ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist and Community ENT Specialist in Lajpat Nagar III, Delhi and has an experience of 30 years in these fields. D…
MBBS, MS - ENT
Otolaryngology
Dr. Bathi Reddy works as an ENT Specialist at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road Bangalore. He is working with Cosmo ENT care as well. His specialization lie…
MBBS, MS - ENT, DNB - Otorhinolaryngology
Otolaryngology
Dr. Sunil Narayan Dutt, Senior Consultant and Cochlear Implant Surgeon in Bangalore, is a world renowned Otolaryngologist with over two decades of experience…
MBBS, MS - ENT
Otolaryngology
Dr. Girish Rai is a highly educated and vastly experienced ENT specialist who is an Otolaryngologist (ENT specialist, with vast experience in head and neck T…
MBBS, MS - ENT
Otolaryngology
Dr. Shanker graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1978, having 38 years of experience as ENT surgeon. He started 1st ENT nursing home in (BSR ENT Nursing…
MBBS, MS - ENT, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO)
Otolaryngology
Dr. Ajay Doiphode is an ENT Surgeon based in Mumbai practicing for the last 20 years. He specializes in all Ear, Nose, Oral and Throat Surgeries, the most im…
MBBS, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO), MS - ENT
Otolaryngology
Dr. V.T.Anand is a Senior ENT Consultant with over 25yrs experience in the specialty. Following his postgraduate training in ENT in Madras Medical College(DL…
MS - ENT, DNB - Otorhinolaryngology, MBBS
Neurology
DR. K.V.S.S.R.K Sastry is a well known ENT consultant in hyderabad. He has 23 years of medical experience and treated many clients in his career. He has been…
MBBS, MS - ENT
Otolaryngology
Dr. Santosh Mane is an ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist in Chinchwad, Pune and has an experience of 14 years in this field. Dr. Santosh Mane practices at Shree Gan…
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Septoplasty is a type of nose surgery that corrects a deviated septum which is the wall of bone and cartilage inside your nose that separates the two nostrils. When this wall is bent or crooked, it can block airflow and make it hard to breathe through the nose. In a septoplasty, a surgeon straightens and repositions the septum to improve airflow through both nostrils. This can help reduce nasal blockage, breathing trouble, snoring and sinus issues.
Septoplasty is done to improve nasal breathing and nasal function. Its benefits include:
· Improved airflow: Straightening the septum helps air pass through both sides of the nose easily.
· Reduced nasal blockage: Helps when one or both nostrils feel blocked.
· Better breathing quality: Makes daily breathing, exercise and sleep easier.
· Can reduce snoring: By improving airflow, snoring may decrease for some people.
· Fewer sinus issues: Better drainage may decrease sinus infections and congestion.
Septoplasty may be recommended if you:
· Have difficulty breathing through your nose due to a deviated septum.
· Frequently have nasal congestion or stuffiness not helped by medicines.
· Have chronic sinus infections linked to airflow problems.
· Snore or have sleep quality issues tied to blocked nasal passages.
· Want long-term improvement rather than temporary relief from sprays or medicines.
1. Pre-operative Evaluation: Your surgeon examines your nasal structure and discusses symptoms you want to improve.
2. Anesthesia: You are given either local with sedation or general anesthesia so you do not feel pain during surgery.
3. Surgery: The surgeon makes an incision inside the nose to access the septum. Bone and cartilage are trimmed, repositioned, or reshaped as needed so the septum is straight.
4. Support & Closure: Incisions are closed with dissolving stitches, and soft splints or packing may be placed inside to hold the septum in place during healing.
5. Recovery: Most patients go home the same day or after a short stay. Breathing usually improves as swelling decreases.
Septoplasty usually takes about 30–90 minutes. It is typically done in a hospital operating room or surgical center by a trained ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) surgeon. Most people go home the same day and begin recovery at home.
Septoplasty is generally safe, but like all surgeries it has possible risks:
Common or mild effects:
Less common risks:
Precautions:
Septoplasty is a surgical treatment to correct a crooked nasal septum so that air can flow better through both sides of the nose. It helps improve breathing and reduce nasal blockage symptoms.
During surgery, you are under anesthesia, so you won’t feel pain. Afterward you may feel mild discomfort or pressure in the nose, which most people manage with pain medicines.
The operation generally takes about 30 to 90 minutes, depending on how complex the septal deviation is.
Yes. As with any surgery, risks include bleeding, infection, swelling, and in rare cases holes in the septum or persistent symptoms.
Most people can go home the same day or next day. Breathing usually improves as swelling goes down, but full healing often takes a few weeks.
Many people notice better breathing during sleep and reduced snoring after surgery because nasal airflow is improved.
Septoplasty focuses on improving function, not external shape. It’s done inside the nose, so it usually doesn’t change how your nose looks on the outside.
It should be done by a trained ENT surgeon who specializes in nose and sinus surgery for safety and best results.