A deviated septum is when the cartilage separating the nasal cavities is not aligned properly, causing breathing difficulties and nasal discharge. Septoplasty is a surgery to correct this, which involves detaching the mucous membranes and removing or pushing back parts of the septum. There may be some short-term side effects, but healing is gradual and the surgery should take around 45 minutes.
A deviated septum is an irregular arrangement of cartilage that separates the two sides of the nasal cavity. The septum is the wall that divides the nasal cavities. It is made of cartilage and divides the nose into two separate cavities.
Having a deviated septum can cause problems such as nasal discharge or difficulty breathing. Many people may have a slightly deviated septum without being aware of it. The more the septum is deviated, the more serious the problem will be. There are many reasons a person may have a deviated septum. It can be a birth defect or caused by an injury or the result of previous medical treatments.
There is a reconstructive plastic surgery procedure that can correct a deviated septum. This is known as septoplasty. This procedure can also be done to correct other medical problems such as cleft defects, which also affect the nose and sinuses.
The septoplasty operation consists in detaching the mucous membranes from the cartilage and bone. No incisions are made through the nose, as the operation is done through the nostrils. Once the septum is exposed, parts of it may be removed or pushed back towards the center. The liners are then stitched back to cover the septum.
There is usually little pain or bleeding involved in correcting a deviated septum. Anesthesia will be given by injection into the nose or mouth. The surgery is performed in the operating room and should take approximately 45 minutes. Most people are able to leave the hospital an hour or two after surgery.
After the deviated septum has been corrected, there may be some slight swelling in the nose. There should be no blackening around the eyes. Also, there shouldn’t be any pain, but if there is, one can take the medicine. A bandage will be placed under your nose to catch any mucus or blood. This can be removed 12 to 24 hours after the operation.
There is a possibility of short-term side effects after an operation to correct a deviated septum. These are rare but can include a dull headache, swelling and bruising around the eyes. Your face may look swollen, and small burst blood vessels may appear as red spots on the surface of the skin. Healing is always a gradual process and in some cases it can take up to a year before the results of the surgery are fully evident.
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