About the Treatment Method
Surgical Process and Intranasal Tampons
No, if only "Septoplasty" is performed. The entire procedure takes place on the cartilage and bones inside the nose; there is no external aesthetic change (such as removing a hump or lifting the nose). If it is desired to change the external shape as well, "Rhinoplasty" is added to this surgery, resulting in a Septorhinoplasty.
The meter-long cloth tampons used in the past, which caused severe pain when removed, are now history. Today, soft "Silicone Splints" with a hole in the middle (allowing breathing through them) are used to keep the septum straight and stable. Their removal takes seconds and is absolutely painless.
The surgery usually takes 45-60 minutes under general anesthesia. The patient is discharged on the same day or the next day. It generally takes 2-3 weeks for the swelling (edema) inside the nose to subside and to start breathing "perfectly".
The information on this page is for general health advice. Please consult specialized physicians for personalized treatment or advice.
