Surgical Correction of Nasal Cavities (Septoplasty)
This page will give you information about a septoplasty and a submucous resection. If you have any questions, you should ask your GP or other relevant health professional.
What Is A Deviated Nasal Septum?
The septum is the cartilage and bone inside your nose that divides your nostrils. The septum is usually straight but it can be deviated (bent), causing symptoms of a blocked nose (see figure 1).
Following Surgery
How Soon Will I Recover?
You should be able to go home the same day. If you had non-dissolvable packing in your nose, you will need to stay overnight and the packing will be removed the next morning.
You will need to stay off work and away from groups of people for two weeks. This is to avoid catching a cold, which could result in an infection.
Regular exercise should help you to return to normal activities as soon as possible. Before you start exercising, ask the healthcare team or your GP for advice.
Most people make a full recovery and can return to normal activities. However, the deviation can come back because the cartilage can gradually return to its original position.
Consultants and Clinic Times
Mr Behrad Elmiyeh
Specialities
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Mr Tony Hinton
Specialities
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Mr Enyi Ofo
Specialities
Mr Parag Patel
Specialities
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
