Expert Septoplasty Surgery in Thailand

Septoplasty surgery corrects a deviated nasal septum, the tissue that separates your nasal passages. A deviated septum, often caused by injury or present from birth, can obstruct airflow and cause various issues such as restricted breathing, snoring, sleep apnea, nosebleeds, facial pain, headaches, and sinus infections. Septoplasty procedure is designed to straighten the septum, improving nasal airway function and alleviating symptoms. Contrary to rhinoplasty, which focuses on correcting cosmetic issues of the nose, septoplasty is performed to address structural problems.

Patients may qualify for a septoplasty if they have a deviated septum that causes breathing problems. If you struggle with excessive snoring disrupting your sleep, you should consider undergoing this procedure. Ideal candidates are healthy nonsmokers. Ensure chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes are managed by a healthcare provider before considering surgery.

Septoplasty alone will not alter the shape of your nose. However, when combined with a cosmetic rhinoplasty, it can potentially change the appearance of the nose. It should be noted that cases where the septal cartilage is severely deviated and the straightening of the septum affects the nose’s appearance are less frequent

A septoplasty typically takes 30 to 90 minutes and is done on an outpatient basis, allowing you to return home the same day. The procedure can be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Your surgeon will make a small incision inside the nasal cavity to access the septum. This can also be done through an open septoplasty, where an incision is made across the columella and the skin and mucous membrane are lifted. The septum will then be straightened and the incision closed using dissolvable sutures.

After surgery, most people require about a week of recovery time. Discomfort can be managed using ice packs, saline rinses, and over-the-counter pain medication. After a week, stents will be removed, which may cause a sensation of gentle tugging but should not be painful. It is important to keep your head elevated, especially when sleeping, for at least the first week. Additionally, smoking, hot drinks, spicy food, and alcohol should be avoided for one to two weeks. Blowing your nose should be avoided until the surgeon considers it safe. Bleeding and discharge may still occur during these initial weeks, and physical activity should be limited for several weeks after surgery.

Once the swelling has subsided, you expect an improvement in your ability to breathe. However, patients undergoing functional nasal surgeries like deviated septum correction and turbinate reduction may experience restricted nasal airflow for one week post-surgery. During the second week, there still may be some breathing limitations. However, by the third week post-surgery, you can expect significant improvement in your breathing.

You will experience improved breathing within a week of starting treatment, with progress continuing for months. By six months post-surgery, expect significant healing and greatly improved breathing. The results should be permanent, with very rare cases of the septum reverting back to its original position.

Septoplasty is generally a safe procedure, with a low risk of serious complications. However, like any surgical intervention, there are potential risks involved. These include bleeding, infection, and rare adverse reactions to anesthesia. In some rare instances, patients may experience a decreased sense of smell or discoloration of the nose. Additionally, there is a slight possibility of developing a perforation or hole in the septum. Should this occur, additional surgery may be necessary to repair the septal perforation. Rest assured, at ImagineHealth, we prioritize your safety and take proactive measures to minimize any potential risks.