What is Septoplasty (Septum Deviation Surgery)?

The operation in which bone and cartilage tissues are corrected in cases where the middle part of the nose, called nasal septum, is in a curved position for various reasons and makes breathing difficult is called “Septoplasty” (septum deviation surgery).

How is septoplasty (Septum Deviation Surgery) performed?

Historically, septoplasty operations were performed under local anaesthesia, but nowadays, with improved anaesthesia techniques and increased reliability of anaesthesia, general anaesthesia is preferred in consideration of patient comfort.

Through the nose under general anaesthesia, the cartilage and bone structure is accessed. Incisions are closed with absorbable sutures by removing the curved bone and cartilage.

Generally, the tampons developed today are silicone with air channels and are much more comfortable than the tampons used in the past because they allow the patient to breathe in and out.

Following the septum deviation surgery, the tampons are removed within 2-3 days under the supervision of the physician performing the surgery.

How long is the recovery period after septoplasty (septum deviation surgery)?

Following the septoplasty operation, people can return to their social life in a very short time.

The patient’s silicones are removed within 2-3 days.