Cosmetic Surgery DFW · Fort Worth, Texas
Cosmetic Surgery DFW · Fort Worth, Texas
Correct a deviated septum and breathe freely again.
A deviated septum occurs when the bone and cartilage that divides your two nostrils becomes displaced. During a septoplasty, the nasal septum is repositioned and straightened within the middle of your nose. If needed, your surgeon may cut and remove parts of the nasal septum in order to realign them in the proper position. Before performing a septoplasty, Dr. Derrick assesses your symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, as well as the physical structure of your nose during an initial consultation.
A septoplasty may be necessary for patients with a deviated septum who are experiencing symptoms including:
This procedure requires local or general anesthesia. During a septoplasty, tiny incisions are made within the nose. The nasal septum is then straightened using a method of trimming, repositioning, and correcting cartilage or bone inside the nose. Occasionally, spreader grafts — small reinforcing strips of cartilage — are needed to correct a deviated septum within the bridge of the nose. The incisions are then closed with absorbable sutures inserted into the nostril to support the septum. This procedure is typically performed as an outpatient surgery.
Post-procedure directions include:
Most patients find that a septoplasty alleviates their symptoms and restores their ability to breathe freely. The level of improvement from this procedure may vary from patient to patient.
Have you struggled to sleep well due to snoring, or struggled with breathing through your nose because of a deviated septum? Perhaps you have a nose injury that left your nose with a crook, or maybe you’ve just never liked the shape of your nose. All of these problems can be fixed with one simple procedure called septorhinoplasty — also known as nose surgery, nose reconstruction, or a “nose job.”
The goal is to help patients breathe better and look better with the septorhinoplasty procedure. Since this procedure can correct both breathing issues and appearance, patients can return to their daily lives looking and feeling improved.
Septorhinoplasty is a procedure that does two things: it fixes your nose (rhinoplasty) and your nasal septum (septoplasty). The nasal septum is the narrow wall of tissue that separates the two nostrils. Some people are born with a deviated septum in which the nasal septum is crooked and blocks air passing through. The nasal septum can also be damaged by injuries and trauma to the nose. This nose surgery fixes both the outward appearance and inward structure of the nose.
Yes, septorhinoplasty procedures take place in a state-of-the-art surgery center with advanced instruments available to ensure a safe, effective procedure and good outcome.
The procedure lasts approximately 2.5 hours under general anesthesia. A small incision is made inside the nose to lift and reposition it to open the airway. The nose is repositioned externally, and the incision is then closed up. Final results will be visible within a few short weeks.
A good candidate will be in good physical health, aged 16 or older for women and 18 or older for men. Growing must be completed before nose surgery takes place. Realistic expectations and a desire to improve breathing and nose appearance both make you an ideal candidate.
After completely healing, your nose will keep its new shape, and your improved breathing will be permanent. You don’t have to worry about your nose changing shape after it has healed.
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