I heard deviated septums can be corrected by laser
Answer: Hype with no substance A deviated septum has to be corrected with surgery. If someone advertises using a "laser" for this, I am sure there is no difference between this surgery and a standard septoplasty using traditional surgical instruments. A septoplasty is a very straight forward (no pun intended) surgery and using a laser seems more like a marketing tool than anything. I just did a search of the medical literature and noted a few studies where they used lasers. I see one in humans and a few in rabbits. At this point, i'd still be hesitant as the long term results are unknown. At this point, this is just my opinion as I have yet to see or really study this process but I would advise caution at this point. Perhaps I will be proven wrong.
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Answer: Hype with no substance A deviated septum has to be corrected with surgery. If someone advertises using a "laser" for this, I am sure there is no difference between this surgery and a standard septoplasty using traditional surgical instruments. A septoplasty is a very straight forward (no pun intended) surgery and using a laser seems more like a marketing tool than anything. I just did a search of the medical literature and noted a few studies where they used lasers. I see one in humans and a few in rabbits. At this point, i'd still be hesitant as the long term results are unknown. At this point, this is just my opinion as I have yet to see or really study this process but I would advise caution at this point. Perhaps I will be proven wrong.
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Answer: Treatment for septoplasty A septoplasty is the procedure used to correct a deviated nasal septum. A laser is not used. However, some doctors use radio frequency energy to reduce enlarged turbinates (sausage shaped structures in the nose that humidify the air) that can restrict the airway.
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Answer: Treatment for septoplasty A septoplasty is the procedure used to correct a deviated nasal septum. A laser is not used. However, some doctors use radio frequency energy to reduce enlarged turbinates (sausage shaped structures in the nose that humidify the air) that can restrict the airway.
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June 17, 2014
Answer: Deviated Septum Surgery with a Laser A deviated septum is a very common condition in which the wall that separates the two nasal passageways is crooked, blocking airflow on one or both sides. The septum is made from cartilage in the front and bone further in the back. A septoplasty is a procedure in which the cartilage and/or bone is re-shaped or removed in order to eliminate the blockage. Theoretically, any instrument that can cut or weaken cartilage can be used for this procedure including a laser. Realistically, a scalpel is a very effective instrument for re-shaping the septum. Having performed hundreds of septoplasties, I cannot see an advantage to using a laser on the cartilage except as a marketing tool. If considering a septoplasty for nasal breathing concerns, I recommend you consult with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgery who can perform a thorough examination of your nose and help you understand what needs to be done to fix your septum. Using a laser during sepotplasty sounds like unsubstantiated hype.
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June 17, 2014
Answer: Deviated Septum Surgery with a Laser A deviated septum is a very common condition in which the wall that separates the two nasal passageways is crooked, blocking airflow on one or both sides. The septum is made from cartilage in the front and bone further in the back. A septoplasty is a procedure in which the cartilage and/or bone is re-shaped or removed in order to eliminate the blockage. Theoretically, any instrument that can cut or weaken cartilage can be used for this procedure including a laser. Realistically, a scalpel is a very effective instrument for re-shaping the septum. Having performed hundreds of septoplasties, I cannot see an advantage to using a laser on the cartilage except as a marketing tool. If considering a septoplasty for nasal breathing concerns, I recommend you consult with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgery who can perform a thorough examination of your nose and help you understand what needs to be done to fix your septum. Using a laser during sepotplasty sounds like unsubstantiated hype.
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