A deviated nasal septum is a common condition that prevents proper breathing through the nose. This often leads to snoring at night, recurring sinusitis, and headaches, especially in the early morning.
Septoplasty or deviated nasal septum surgery is a procedure that corrects a deviation of the septum. The goal is to straighten the septum to allow normal breathing again.
The nasal septum consists of cartilage in the internal part of the nose that helps keep the nose straight.
Septoplasty is needed when one can no longer breathe through one nostril, or when breathing is more difficult on one side than the other, and sometimes on both sides.
The consequences of a deviated nasal septum are multiple: snoring, sinusitis, morning headaches, loss of smell.
Deviated septum surgery takes place in the operating room under light general anesthesia. The procedure is quick, lasting 30-45 minutes, and is performed as outpatient surgery – you don’t stay overnight at the hospital.
The incision is made inside the nose, leaving no visible external scarring. Then, Dr. Lyor Hanan releases the cartilage from the nasal mucosa and straightens the deviated portion of the septum. Proper breathing is then tested by passing a special probe through each nasal passage.
The incision in the nose is closed with fully dissolvable sutures.
Dr. Lyor Hanan doesn’t use nasal packing or plaster on the nose but places two silicone strips inside the nose to keep the septum straight, which will be removed in the office after 10 days.
After septoplasty or deviated nasal septum surgery:
You will be able to breathe well immediately after the procedure. You will notice better sleep, reduced snoring, and fewer headaches, especially in the morning.
The results of septoplasty are lifelong.
Septoplasty costs 25 000 AED.