FAQ Category: Septoplasty
Most people can expect some congestion, swelling, and discomfort at first, followed by gradual improvement in nasal breathing as the nose heals. Your…
Time away from work or school varies. Some patients may be able to resume certain routine activities within about a week, while others may need more…
Blowing your nose too early may increase pressure within the nose and could interfere with healing or increase the risk of bleeding. Follow your…
Ask your surgeon when it is appropriate to resume wearing glasses or sunglasses, particularly if other nasal procedures were performed at the same…
Because the procedure is performed entirely inside your nostrils, external bruising is not typically expected after an uncomplicated standard…
Standard septoplasty primarily addresses internal nasal structures and generally is not intended to change the external appearance of the…
No. Although the procedures can overlap in some cases, septoplasty primarily addresses the nasal septum, while rhinoplasty changes nasal structure…
Nasal breathing may gradually improve as postoperative swelling decreases. The timing and degree of improvement vary. Your airways will feel blocked…
Septoplasty is intended to straighten or reposition portions of the nasal septum. Long-term results vary, and nasal symptoms may persist or…
Septoplasty is commonly performed, but like any surgical procedure, it carries potential risks. These may include bleeding, infection, changes in…