A disfigured septum may be caused due to injuries or birth defects as few people are born with a disfigured septum. Symptoms of deviated septum include facial pain, frequent nosebleeds, and nasal obstruction, and surgery is the only way to correct a deviated septum. The surgical procedure for correcting the disfigured septum works to straighten the septum, enabling improved airflow through the nose.
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A deviated septum can be easily diagnosed by a physical examination. To check the shape and size of the nostrils, the doctor uses a bright light and speculum (to spread open the nostrils).
In addition to physical examination, imaging tests like X-rays are performed to see the internal structures of the nose. The doctor also uses a long tube-shaped scope with a bright light at the tip to check the back of the nose. This procedure is called an endoscopy.
Based on the results of this physical examination, the doctor can clearly and easily diagnose a deviated septum and determine its severity. While the diagnosis can be performed by any doctor, only an ENT specialist can provide treatment for it.
Initial treatment for a deviated septum is aimed at managing the symptoms and making the patient’s life easier in the short term. This includes decongestants, antihistamines, and nasal steroid sprays, to keep the airways open and make breathing easier.
Medicines can only treat symptoms, they cannot correct a deviated septum. Once the symptoms are managed, surgery is necessary to eliminate the chances of recurrence of nasal infections.
Typically, the best treatment for a deviated septum is a septoplasty.
During a septoplasty, the nasal septum is straightened and repositioned at the center of the nose. The surgeon cuts and removes parts of the nasal septum before re-inserting them in their proper position. A septoplasty procedure can take about 30-90 minutes, based on the amount of correction needed.
After the surgery, the nose is immobilized using splints and soft tissue packs to prevent future nosebleeds and the formation of scar tissue. The splints are removed 1-2 weeks after the surgery but the tissue packing in the nose is removed within 2-3 days. Splints help the nose heal in its new position. For better aesthetic results, the procedure may be combined with a rhinoplasty.
At Pristyn Care, you can avail surgery for deviated septum from the best ENT doctors near you. Book a free consultation with the best ENT doctors in Jaipur without any hassle.
Best ENT Clinics For Septoplasty
Pristyn Care ENT specialists provide advanced septoplasty surgery for better breathing in patients and help them get rid of snoring and sleep apnea.
At Pristyn Care, we have ENT surgeons with 8-10 years of experience in performing advanced septoplasty surgery with successful results.
Septoplasty surgery at Pristyn Care has a success rate of over 95%, thanks to our advanced treatment facilities, expert surgeons, and state-of-the-art treatment centers.
At Pristyn Care, you can avail pre and postoperative consultations along with diagnostic endoscopy for diagnostic confirmation and treatment planning. You will also receive follow-up checkups with your ENT surgeon after surgery.
Septoplasty is not cosmetic, instead, it addresses functional issues regarding breathing, including obstructions to airflow through the nostrils. It hardly takes 30 minutes to perform & is considered minor surgery.
The situation may get worse when you have a cold or allergy which makes your nasal passages become swollen and narrower, making it more difficult to breathe.
The night of surgery and one night after, a patient needs to keep the head elevated with extra pillows. If a patient has packing material and splints in the nose, ensure they stay in place.
Yes, some insurance companies cover the cost of septoplasty. Our in-house team assists with the insurance paperwork regarding medical claims and will try their best to get the maximum benefit. Contact Pristyn Care team in Jaipur to speak to our medical coordinator to know details about the medical insurance policy.
Pristyn Care ENT doctors are some of the finest and well-experienced experts in fixing deviated septum. There are 30 plus clinics across Jaipur which makes us one of the most easily accessible centers for advanced and latest treatment for a deviated nasal septum. Get in touch with our medical coordinator and book your appointment with the best ENT specialist near you.
With the help of advanced and latest medical technologies, the surgical procedure to reconstruct a deviated septum has become minimally invasive as compared to traditional methods. In addition, the success rate of modern septoplasty treatment is very high. The success rate also depends on the severity of the deviation in the nasal septum and the expertise of the septoplasty surgeon.
No. A deviated nasal septum can not get cured on its own because it is made of bone and cartilage. The only way to fix or straighten the deviated bone present in the nose is a surgical procedure called septoplasty.
No. It is highly advisable not to consume alcohol for at least ten days post septoplasty surgery. Consumption of alcohol during recovery duration may compromise your healing process. However, it is always better to speak to your ENT doctor before drinking alcohol post septoplasty treatment.
Yes. There are chances that a deviated septum can be genetic and may pass on to the coming generation. However, the possibilities of the genetic deviated nasal septum are lesser as compared to a deviation that occurs because of an injury during childbirth.
Sometimes, yes. You can live with a deviated nasal septum if it is not bothering you or causing any problems. However, leaving the deviated septum untreated will make you prone to the symptoms that can occur due to a deviated septum such as infection, breathing issues, nasal congestion, etc. Therefore, it is always a better option to consult an ENT specialist or rhinologist to get a thorough diagnosis along with a proper treatment.
No, septoplasty surgery is not expensive. People generally get confused between septoplasty and rhinoplasty as both are performed on the nose. However, septoplasty surgery costs way lesser as compared to rhinoplasty and it is done to improve the breathing quality.
There is a significant difference between septoplasty and rhinoplasty surgeries. However, both are done on the nose but have different purposes. Septoplasty is performed to restore the normal functioning of the nose while improving the breathing quality. On the other hand, rhinoplasty is suggested to enhance the aesthetics of the nose by correcting and aligning it with other facial features.
No. The shape of the nose does not change post septoplasty treatment because the surgery is performed inside the nose through a closed procedure where the doctor reconstructs the bone to fix the deviation in the nasal septum.
Septoplasty surgery could take 2-3 weeks to recover. In addition, you may notice swelling, bruise, or redness post-surgical procedure, which may subside with the medication prescribed by your ENT doctor, and you can resume your daily routine within 3-4 days. However, the complete recovery may take 1-2 months with significant results.
There are some tips to follow which may help you heal faster and have a smoother recovery duration:
Like any other surgeries in septoplasty as well, there are fewer chances of potential risks which may occur post-surgery:
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