What is Septoplasty?

Septoplasty, also known as submucous septal resection or septal reconstruction is a corrective procedure that is performed to straighten the deviated nasal septum, i.e., the middle part of the nose. People with a crooked nose often experience breathing difficulties, which is why it is necessary to undergo this procedure to reshape or reconstruct the nose in an ideal way. If you also have a deviated septum, contact our ENT specialists and undergo septoplasty in the safest way possible.

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Your consultation with our septoplasty surgeon in Mumbai will begin with the doctor asking about your symptoms and how long have you been having those symptoms. The doctor will examine the inside of your nose with the use of bright light. The doctor may also check the nasal tissues before and after applying a decongestant nasal spray. Based on your diagnosis, the septoplasty doctor will evaluate your deviated septum and determine the severity of your condition. The severity of your condition is an important factor in determining the treatment. Your ENT doctor will suggest the most suitable and beneficial treatment option for your case.
The nasal septum is the partition of the nose and is made up of bone and cartilage that separates both the nasal cavities from each other. Septoplasty is the surgery that corrects the defects and deformities of the nasal septum. This surgery aims to straighten the nasal septum in the midline position, as much as possible and clear the airway by removing the deviated part and restructuring the bone and cartilage. We perform septoplasty as an outpatient procedure under local or general anesthesia, based on the needs of the condition. Our ENT doctors have an unparalleled record of performing successful ENT surgeries like FESS, septoplasty, tonsillectomy, and so on. If you are suffering from problems associated with deviated nasal septum such as breathing difficulties, snoring, nasal blockage, or congestion, a septoplasty surgery can greatly improve your life and eliminate such symptoms. You can make your appointment with our ENT doctor for nasal septum treatment in Mumbai.
  • Change in the shape of the nose
  • Decrease in the sense of smell
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Infection
  • Persistence of previous symptoms like nasal obstructions
  • Poor healing of the incisions
  • Septal hematoma or collection of blood in the nostrils
  • Septal perforation or hole in the septum
  • Temporary numbness in the upper gums or teeth
  • Rest all day after surgery and avoid touching, rubbing, or blowing your nose.
  • Apply ice packs to your nose and eyes to get relief from the pain and swelling.
  • Keep your nose dry while using an ice pack. Cover the ice packs with a dry cloth or small towel.
  • Sleep by keeping two pillows under your head.
  • Take the prescribed medicines without failure.
  • Take pain medications when you feel pain and don’t let it get very bad.
  • Do not perform heavy exercises or operate heavy machinery that can put more pressure on your face for at least 1 to 2 weeks.
  • Avoid bending over, holding your breath, or tightening face muscles even during bowel movements.
  • Don’t take a bath or shower for 24 hours after surgery. The nurse will provide instructions for cleaning your nose.
  • You can go outside but avoid staying under the sun for more than 15 minutes.
  • Follow-up with the doctor as suggested.

Frequently Asked Question

You will be fit to resume work 2 to 3 days after your septoplasty surgery.

After undergoing a septoplasty surgery, your septum will be straight and this would relieve certain associated symptoms such as difficulty breathing, snoring, blockage, nasal pressure, etc.
In the first week after your septoplasty, you should sleep with your head elevated.
Our ENT surgeons have performed many successful septoplasty surgeries in Mumbai with a success rate as high as 98%. Give us a call to make an appointment with our ENT doctors.
No, septoplasty procedures will not cause any changes to the external appearance of your nose.

Want to breathe freely again? Get your deviated nasal septum fixed with Septoplasty surgery in Mumbai

If your deviated nasal septum is causing difficulty in breathing, snoring, recurrent infections, and causing an unwanted hindrance in your regular life, having a septoplasty surgery can be life-changing for you. Septoplasty is the surgery to straighten and reposition the deviated septum and remove the parts that are causing the blockage. The surgery helps alleviate uncomfortable symptoms of the deviated nasal septum.

Deviated nasal septum surgery is simple and takes around 60 minutes to complete. The procedure will make it feel easier for you to breathe, eat, and sleep without any unwanted interruptions. Your ENT doctor will discuss how the surgery will be a good choice for you and what results you should expect from septoplasty.

Why have septoplasty surgery?

  • Nose blocked due to a bend in the nasal septum (nasal obstruction)
  • Reshape a bent septum
  • Feeling nasal congestion or pressure
  • Dry mouth
  • Difficulty in sleeping properly 
  • Sleep disrupted due to snoring 

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Get in touch with ENT Specialists and consult our doctors. Our expert doctors will guide you properly on how the procedure takes place. They will perform a thorough assessment of your health and determine if there are any risks associated with the surgery. If there are some risks, the surgeons will mitigate them and proceed with the treatment safely. 

In addition to this, our doctors are well-trained and skilled in performing septoplasty with maximum safety. You can have the surgery under their care and get back to your daily life as soon as possible. 

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