NASAL CONGESTION SURGERY

NASAL CONGESTION SURGERY (SEPTORHINOPLASTY)

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This surgery can be performed in conjunction with aesthetic nose surgery. The nasal blockage that requires surgery generally occurs due to the deviation of the partition (septum) that separates both nasal passages and nasal cavities and obstructs the airways. The septum is made up of cartilage and bone. Trauma, blows, or structural bending of the septum can cause it to bend in an S or C shape, deviating from its normal midline position. In some cases, this deviation can be so severe that the septum takes on an L shape or the bending is easily visible from one of the nostrils. This condition is called septal deviation. While most people have minor deviations that don't cause discomfort or breathing difficulties, in some cases, septal deviation can lead to both aesthetic and functional issues in the nose. Therefore, both aesthetic appearance and function should be addressed and corrected simultaneously.

One of the best ways to clearly see septal deviation is through a Computerized Tomography (CT) scan. Septal deviations can occur congenitally or develop later in life. Septal deviations that occur during aesthetic nose surgeries can be easily corrected. In addition to septal deviation, nasal obstruction and difficulty breathing can sometimes be caused by the flattening of nasal cartilages, reducing the angle and opening of the airway. This condition can also be corrected through aesthetic nose surgery and nasal obstruction surgery (septorhinoplasty). During nasal obstruction surgery, the parts of the septum cartilage and bone that obstruct the airway are removed. Another cause of nasal obstruction is known as concha hypertrophy, which refers to the enlargement of structures that warm and moisten the air passing through the nose when breathing. This condition is commonly referred to as "nasal polyps." In cases of septal (middle partition) deviation, infections, and sinusitis, the nasal concha may enlarge and block the airway. This blockage is often caused by the conchas stacked on top of each other, with the lowermost one being the main contributor. In such cases, the concha can be reduced in size either through radiofrequency or partial surgical removal. Sometimes, when the deviation in the middle nasal partition is corrected, the conchas naturally return to their normal position and size.

What Happens During Nasal Obstruction Surgery?

Incisions are made inside the nasal passages to access the deviated septum, which is then repositioned to its normal position, and narrowed air passages are widened.

What Are the Side Effects After Nasal Obstruction (Septorhinoplasty, Septoplasty) Surgery?

There will be some bruising and swelling. Bleeding may occur.

When Can I Return to Work?

The day after the surgery, the patient can resume normal daily activities, but heavy work can be resumed after one week.