Septoplasty, also called submucous septal resection or septal reconstruction, is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten a deviated nasal septum, the partition between the two sides of the nasal cavity, when it narrows one nasal cavity and impedes airflow. Most septoplasty surgeries are completed in 60 minutes or less, with recovery time of up to several weeks, and the procedure is usually performed on patients with a deviated septum, recurrent rhinitis or sinus issues.
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Is septoplasty the same as rhinoplasty?
No. Septoplasty improves breathing by straightening the septum inside the nose; rhinoplasty changes its outside appearance.
No. Rhinoplasty focuses on changing the external appearance of the nose, while septoplasty works on the structures inside the nose so that a person can breathe better. Rhinoplasty is generally a cosmetic procedure, whereas septoplasty restores function.
How long does recovery from septoplasty take?
Initial recovery usually takes a week or two; full recovery may take several months.
Septoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure, so most people can go home the day of surgery. Initial recovery usually takes a week or two, but full recovery may take several months.
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Septoplasty (Latin: saeptum, "septum" + Ancient Greek: πλάσσειν, romanized: plassein, "to shape"), or alternatively submucous septal resection and septal reconstruction, is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten a deviated nasal septum - the nasal septum being the partition between the two sides of the nasal cavity.
- Treats: Deviated Septum, intro para 1
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