Nasal septum surgery (septoplasty)

Septoplasty is an operation used to correct a deviated nasal septum in order to improve nasal breathing and reduce nasal congestion.

When is nasal septum surgery needed?

Surgery is needed when:

• breathing through the nose is persistently obstructed;
• one side of the nose is constantly or frequently blocked;
• there are problems on one side of the nose, such as crust formation;
• there is snoring or mouth breathing;
• nasal breathing is impaired during physical exertion or sleep;
• a deviated septum causes breathing difficulties or affects quality of life;
• there are recurrent sinus infections;
• a doctor has diagnosed a deviated nasal septum.

What should you know about the operation?

• The operation is performed under general anaesthesia and lasts 30–60 minutes.
• We place temporary nasal packing, which is removed on the same or the next day, and silicone splints (plates), which are removed after 5–7 days at a follow-up appointment; we remove them a few days later.
• Recovery takes 1–2 weeks.
• The operation is suitable for adults and adolescents from the age of 16.