Septoplasty Surgery
Category: Nose
Treatment Details
Session
1
Operation length
1-3 hours
Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
Discomfort Period
3-7 Days
Return to work
7-10 days
Full Recovery
Should be checked
Results
Permanent
Hospital Stay
1 Day
Septoplasty corrects a crooked nasal septum to improve breathing. The procedure is purely functional and does not change the external shape of the nose unless combined with rhinoplasty.
Fact Check
- Indication: Obstructed nasal breathing, chronic sinus infections, snoring, or sleep apnea.
- Method: Surgical straightening of the partition wall made of cartilage and bone inside the nose.
- Duration: The procedure takes 1-3 hours under general anesthesia.
- Hospital Stay: Usually 1 day for monitoring.
- Aesthetics: No external change (except with combined septorhinoplasty).
- Recovery: Nasal packing for 1-2 days, ability to work usually after 7-10 days.
FAQ
Does my nose change visually?
No, the correction takes place inside; a shape change only happens with a simultaneous cosmetic correction.
Does it help against snoring?
Yes, if the cause is a narrowed nose, snoring is often significantly reduced.
Is the surgery painful?
Pain is usually minor, but the nose is initially blocked by swelling and packing.
