Will A Septoplasty Help Me To Straighten My Nose?

: Admin : 2021-12-21

What Exactly Is Septorhinoplasty?

A septorhinoplasty is a surgical treatment used to straighten a deviated septum and enhance the cosmetic look of your nose; for the majority of patients, these improvements also make nasal breathing easier since form (nasal structure) follows function (volume of the nasal airways).

The procedure includes shaping the nasal bones and cartilages to give your nose a new form, structure, and size (rhinoplasty); straightening the septum (septoplasty) improves both airflows through your nose and its attractiveness. To attain the desired results, rhinoplasty (open or closed) and septoplasty are often done together.

Steps in the Septorhinoplasty Procedure

A septoplasty surgery usually takes between 30 and 90 minutes.

The following are the steps of septorhinoplasty surgery:

Anesthetic: The surgery is conducted as a day stay patient under general anaesthesia for your comfort.

Incisions in the nose: 'Open' treatments need a minor incision through the skin between the nose and the upper lip. This incision leaves the only visible scar; it is extremely tiny, heals quickly, and is difficult to discern after six months. There is no skin incision in 'closed' operations. To get access to the septal bone and cartilage, the Specialist Surgeon creates an incision within the nose. Because the nasal mucosal lining (the tissue that covers the septum) is exceedingly sensitive and prone to ripping, it is carefully raised.

Changing the shape of the nose: To repair damaged or absent nasal cartilages, cartilage from the nasal septum, ears, or ribs may be utilized.

Correction for a deviated septum: The deviated septum is straightened and moved to the midline of the face, creating a hard platform for the nose to be suspended, enhancing both airflow (for breathing) and nasal symmetry (for appearance). Once the septum has been straightened and is in the proper position, the remaining nasal structural components are accessible and refined as suggested to reconfigure the nasal tip, nasal breadth, and symmetry.

Closure of the incision: Over the new cartilage and bone nasal structure, the nasal skin and mucosal tissues are redraped. Dissolving stitches are used to close the incisions. The nose is then maintained with a nasal splint, and packs within the nose may be required during the early recovery phase.

Viewing the outcome: Once the splints and dressing are removed, the procedure's early results are obvious. As the nasal tissue heals entirely, the final look will become stable over the following 6-12 months.

Will a Septoplasty help me to straighten my nose?

By altering your nasal septum, septoplasty may aesthetically straighten your nose (the septum is a thin wall of bone and cartilage that separates the nostrils in the middle). Extreme nasal asymmetry (deviation) might be difficult to cure fully, although most patients will notice a considerable improvement in both nose appearance and breathing. If you have trouble breathing due to a blocked nasal passage caused by a deviated septum, septoplasty may help.

Is Deviated Septum Surgery Expensive?

For the first 2-3 days following surgery, most patients feel very little discomfort and oedema. Some people may develop black eyes when rhinoplasty surgery is coupled. For a few days, you may feel pressure in your nose, and nasal bleeding is possible in the early stages. To keep you comfortable, you will be given prescribed pain relievers. Rest, taking a couple of days off work or school, and applying cold packs to the nose and eye region may help minimise discomfort and swelling.

Tips for Recovering after Septorhinoplasty

Avoid blowing your nose during the first week to minimize nasal bleeds. Also, during the next 2-3 weeks, avoid any physical activity that is likely to raise your blood pressure (exercises or bending over). For 8 weeks, protect your nose from sunlight and restrict your exposure to accidental knocks.

Will I Need Stitches, a Dressing, or Nasal Packs Following Rhinoplasty?

Stitches inserted within the nose normally dissolve on their own and do not need to be removed. Within 10 days, dressings and various nasal packs are removed. Nasal splints may be retained in place for many weeks.

How Much Bleeding Is Normal Following a Septoplasty?

For the first 2-3 days following surgery, your nose may bleed slightly or develop a blood spot. It is very normal to have some bleeding and discharge.

Sit up, lean your head forward slightly, and breathe through your lips to control the bleeding. Any blood that has drained into your mouth or throat should be spat out.

If you get a nosebleed that lasts longer than fifteen minutes or are worried about the volume of bleeding, please call your Specialist or go to the hospital right away.

Will I Feel Tired After Septoplasty?

A septoplasty, like other procedures, would most likely leave you weary for 1 to 2 weeks.

What Is the Best Way to Clean My Nose After Septoplasty?

It is critical to keep the surgical incision clean after surgery. Your surgeon will advise you to:

Once every hour, use a saline nasal spray or sinus rinse to eliminate any debris remaining in your nose.

Every day, gently wipe your nostrils with a cotton tip dipped in a combination of half water and half peroxide.

After cleansing the nostrils, apply an antibiotic ointment to each nostril.

How Can I Deal With Nasal Congestion?

You may have a clogged nose for up to two weeks as the oedema following the procedure settles. Even if your nose is stuffy, avoid blowing it since it may cause bleeding. If you have to sneeze, attempt to do it via your mouth.

We suggest resting on your back with your head raised on two or more cushions for 2-3 days to help relieve swelling and congestion.

What Activities Should I Avoid?

• Follow these suggestions to keep your surgery incision clean as it heals:
• 24 hours after surgery
• Avoid rubbing or even touching the nose.
• Take no showers or baths.
• Two weeks after surgery
• Try not to blow your nose.
• Heavy lifting, bending, straining, and stooping should be avoided.
• One month after surgery
• Avoid moderate to strenuous activities, such as sports.
• To avoid acquiring a cold, sinus infection, or chest infection, avoid social interaction.
• Avoid flying.
• To avoid illness, stay away from smoke and dust.

Will I Keep My Smell And Taste After Rhinoplasty?

Your interior nasal tissues may enlarge after surgery, momentarily impairing your sense of smell and taste. Your sense of smell and taste should return to normal within a few weeks.

How Long Does Recovering From Septoplasty Take?

Although you may be able to return to work in one to two weeks, complete healing may take six weeks or more.

How Long Does It Take for Septoplasty Stitches to Dissolve?

To suture the wound and aid in healing, your surgeon will use dissolvable or absorbable sutures. Within a week or two, they will normally disintegrate or fall out.

Complications of Septoplasty

Septorhinoplasty surgery is a predictable operation with a high success rate and minimal risk when done by an experienced Specialist Surgeon. However, problems, like with any procedure, are possible and might include:

• Bleeding
• Scarring — the majority of scarring is minor and nearly imperceptible.
• The septum has been perforated (when a hole in your septum allows airflow between the nostrils)
• A changed nose shape - a small proportion of rhinoplasty patients may need further surgery to get the desired result.
• Skin discolouration in the nasal cavity
• Reduced perception of smell