Septoplasty
Midwest Facial Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing excellence in patient care through personalized treatment plans.
Our team of facial plastic surgeons, clinic experts, and licensed estheticians has more than 50 years of combined experience in helping you achieve your desired results. We provide you with the most innovative and technologically advanced surgical and nonsurgical procedures and treatments to help you rediscover your natural beauty to look and feel your best.
What is a Septoplasty?
Septoplasty is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten the nasal septum, the partition between the two nasal cavities. Ideally, the septum should run down the center of the nose. When it deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows that cavity and impedes airflow. Often, the inferior turbinate on the opposite side enlarges, which is termed compensatory hypertrophy. Deviations of the septum can lead to nasal obstruction and, in turn, cause difficulty in breathing for patients and an alteration to voice.
The Septoplasty Procedure
After a thorough consultation with one of our physicians, a septoplasty surgery to correct a severely deviated septum may be recommended. The purpose of septoplasty surgery is to open the nasal airway and improve breathing. During the surgery, deformed septal cartilage and bone are removed or realigned. The surgery is performed within the nose and there are typically no external incisions.
Septoplasty usually involves excision and realignment of a portion of the bone and/or cartilage in the nasal cavity. Under general anesthesia, your surgeon works through the nostrils, making an incision in the lining of the septum to reach the cartilage targeted in the operation. Sufficient cartilage is preserved for structural support. After the septum is straightened, it may then be stabilized temporarily with small plastic tubes, splints, or sutures internally. In some cases, your surgeon may recommend a rhinoplasty performed in tandem with your septoplasty for cosmetic correction of any deformities of the external nasal framework.
Indications
- Deviated Septum
- Obstructed airflow due to a Deviated Septum
- Deviated Septum as a result of a broken nose
- Deviated Septum as a result of deformity
Benefits
- Improved airflow and breathing
- Straightening of nose
- Improved voice quality
Septoplasty Recovery and Results
Typical time to complete a Septoplasty procedure is 60-90 minutes. Your recovery time could be up to several weeks. This downtime may be extended if your procedure is done with a rhinoplasty. You and your surgeon will discuss at length which treatment options and combinations are best for your optimal outcome both functionally and cosmetically.
Schedule a Consultation to Learn More
Are you interested in learning more about Vadnais Heights, Eagan & Woodbury Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)? Schedule a consultation with our staff to find out if it is right for you.
Related Procedures
Before + After Results
View before and after photos of surgeries performed by facial plastic surgeons Dr. Christopher Tolan, Dr. Garrett Griffin, Dr. Zachary Farhood and Dr. Anna Bakeman in Minneapolis, MN.