How to Prepare for Septoplasty Surgery?

Post Date: 8/15/2022

Septoplasty, also known as nasal cartilage surgery, is a kind of plastic surgery procedure that aims to eliminate the problems related to the anatomical structure of the septum. The septum is the name of the thin part that separates the nostrils from each other.

If the nasal septum is not in the correct position or is in a curved position, it can cause you to have difficulty breathing. Depending on this, you may experience different problems. Such problems, which negatively affect daily life and reduce your quality of life, can be solved by septum deviation, that is, septoplasty operation.

During the septoplasty, you are given general anesthesia and the entire surgery is usually completed in approximately 1 hours. Before undergoing the operation, it is useful to get information about what you need to do during the preparation process.

How Is Septoplasty Operation Performed?

Septoplasty is a surgery that is mostly performed in clinics and hospitals. Since the surgeon will operate through your nostrils, there is no external incision. In this way, it is possible to be discharged on the same day. Consultation with your surgeon is important in order to remove the question marks in your mind before the operation.

In septal resection, you will be expected not to eat or drink anything on the day of surgery, as in general. Remember that you will be under general anesthesia. It is necessary to pay attention to your diet the evening before the procedure, especially to take a break from alcohol and cigarette consumption.

Smoking not only affects your general health but also directly determines your body's ability to heal and will be decisive in your recovery time after such an operation. If you want to have a successful operation and you want to see the results of septoplasty as soon as possible, please stay away from smoking.

Antibiotics may be prescribed to prevent a possible infection before the operation. In addition, you will be asked to stop some of the blood thinners you are using.

Your surgeon may ask you for information about your medical history. If you have any allergies, you should make a record of them. You can choose to wear comfortable clothes. It is also recommended that you have a companion to accompany you to your home when the septoplasty procedure is completed.

If you consider having rhinoplasty surgery, contact us right away to get a free consultancy service from Prof. Dr. Selçuk İnanlı.