Bent Septum/Septal Surgery?

asked 11 months ago by Francie7 in Ireland
Latest answer by Babak Larian, MD
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Tags: bent, timing, worried

Had my ENT appointment yesterday (Wed) he told I have a bend in my septum almost straight away, its more my right passage way thats obstructed so they put me in for septoplasty to fix it but the woman did say it'll be a few months would much rather it sooner but is this to do with the health system in Ireland or to give my nose more time to settle? Just glad I didn't break it afterall, am sure its a straight forward procedure which they carry out from inside the nostril, am I worrying? Thanks

3 answers to Bent Septum/Septal Surgery?

Very straight forward procedure

Usually we like to wait 6 months between surgeries to make sure all swelling has resolved. It should however be very straight forward.

Babak Larian, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bent septum

You will do very well once the surgery is performed. It is a procedure performed through the inside of the nose. No external incisions are necessary. It is typically performed with a general anesthesia with you completely asleep. Surgery time varies but typically takes around 30-45 minutes in experienced hands. It is an outpatient procedure. Minimal discomfort but they may place some small packing material in the nose for the first 24 hours. The... more

Shepherd G. Pryor, MD
Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon