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How Many Types of Septoplasty Incision Techniques Are Offered?

asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Michael R. Macdonald, MD
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Are there any benefits of one type of septoplasty procedure versus another type?

5 answers to How Many Types of Septoplasty Incision Techniques Are Offered?

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Most common septoplasty incisions are known as the “hemi-transfixion” or “complete transfixion” incisions

The most common septoplasty incisions are known as the “hemi-transfixion” or “complete transfixion” incisions. The use of a complete transfixion incision, which goes from one side of the septum all the way through to the other side, will most often result in a reduction of the height of the nasal tip by 1-2 millimeters. If this is desirable, because the projection of the nose away from the face is slightly greater than ideal for your face, then this... more
Michael R. Macdonald, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Septoplasty incisions

The septoplasty incision is no more than a ½ inch long incision on the inside of the columella also known as a hemitransfixion incision. It is usually performed on the left side, the septoplasty is performed, and then 2-3 small dissolvable stitches are placed to close the incision. There is no packing placed inside the nose. The septoplasty operation is done under general anesthesia.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Septoplasty incisions? Two are commonly performed

Hello; Traditionally, there are two approaches to the septum: One is just within the nostril ahead of the edge of the septal cartilage The other commonly located septoplasty incision is further back and directly over the cartilage itself The decision is made based on where the cartilage buckles, previous surgery, scar tissue and etc. Understand that a septoplasty incision is always internal if only the septoplasty... more
Robert Kotler, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Septoplasty

Each septum is different. However, about 90% of septums can be done with an incision just inside the nose. Occasionally it is done with an external incision, but this is almost always combined with an open rhinoplasty. However, with a septoplasty alone, this won't need to be done. Using a laser to make the incision has no added benefit.
David Alessi, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Are there any benefits of one type of septoplasty procedure versus another type?

The method of Septoplasty and the incision would depend on what your surgeon is trying to accomplish as well as what he faces with your septum. Each procedure on the septum carries its own set of specific complications in addition to those of nose surgery and those of anesthesia in general.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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