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Durban, South Africa
| Speciality | ENT |
| Procedure | Septoplasty |
| Success Rate | 80-90% |
| Recovery Time | 1 week |
| Treatment Time | 1-1.5 hours |
| Chances of Recurrence | 5-10% |
Septoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to correct a deviated nasal septum, which is the cartilage and bone that separate the two nostrils. A deviated septum can cause difficulty breathing, nasal congestion, recurrent sinus infections, and other nasal issues. Surgeons can perform this surgery minimally invasively without leaving a mark on the face.
Septoplasty can be suggested by your surgeon to alleviate problems and cure medical conditions like deviated nasal septum, chronic nasal congestion, and recurrent sinus infections.
The recovery period after a septoplasty typically consists of a few days of discomfort, nasal congestion, and occasional bleeding from the nose. To treat these symptoms, pain relievers and nasal sprays may be prescribed. It is critical to avoid blowing your nose too hard and to keep your nasal passages moisturized with saline rinses. Patients are advised to carefully follow the post-operative instructions provided by the surgeon in order to ensure proper healing and achieve the desired results. Overall recovery may take about 3 weeks.
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