The condition of a deviated septum can be cured using septoplasty. The condition of a deviated septum is congenital in some people while it is present in some people as an after-effect of serious accidents. Blockages developed in the nose and facial pressure can be alleviated through a septoplasty.
Observing few measures like stopping smoking, usage of blood thinning medication and also having a discussion with your doctor regarding your drug allergies prior to undergoing a septoplasty surgery helps in having a successful outcome.
The patient is administered with local or general anesthesia before commencing surgery. The anesthesia is a reason that the person does not feel any pain. Further, an endoscope is used for examining septum inside the nose in a septoplasty procedure. It is a thin tube-like instrument that has a camera and light on either ends. In the surgery, then an incision is made on the side of the nose. This helps the surgeon in distinguishing mucosa from bone and cartilage. After that, the mucous membrane is repositioned and the bent cartilage is smoothened. Stitches are then made by the surgeon for binding septum and mucous membrane together.
A septoplasty improves breathing patterns of people. People having deviated septum are very likely to be breathing only through their mouths which gets reduced. Also, sports like swimming, running and athletic activities require one to control and hold their breaths. This becomes possible when one does not have a deviated septum. People having issues like blocked nose and cold issues are resolved post undergoing septoplasty. Also issues like nose bleeds wherein, blood vessels inside the nasal lining burst and may lead to serious issues like tumors, high blood pressure etc. can be treated once a septoplasty is done.