Is septoplasty an easy surgery and what could make it difficult?

February 2, 2020
Asked By:roseb22 in Boston, MA

Compared to other surgeries, I have heard lots of nightmares about this; going blind, a fatter nose, nerve damage, nose running and bleeding, nasal obstruction not cured. It's sad because I've had trouble breathing for a long time but I've had to avoid the surgery because the risk complication seems too high. What makes this surgery so difficult? My ENT said that once septal cartilage is displaced, it's extremely difficult to get back in position.

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