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.
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