Some Basic Information About Septoplasty

Here is a quick bulleted list of information I found on the internet about septoplasty:

• Septoplasty is done at an out-patient facility and you are sent home the same day.
• The surgery is done under general anesthesia.
• The surgery in itself takes about 45 min - 1 hr (not counting the time spent in the recovery room)
• Cartilage from the septum maybe trimmed, reshaped or removed during the surgery.
• Incisions are done inside the nose. There will be no scars or swelling on the outside.
• You are not supposed to eat anything at-least 12 hrs before the surgery (I believe this goes for any surgery)
• Splints are inserted into your nose after the surgery, to keep the septum intact. These splints are removed about a week after surgery.
• You are advised to breathe through your mouth during the first few days after surgery.
• You will experience dry/scratchy throat coz of breathing through your mouth.
• You are advised to sleep upright (eg: on a recliner) for the first couple of weeks.
• You are advised not to bend to lift anything from the ground. Head should be above your waist.
• Your nose will bleed for the first day or two.
• No physical exertion for one week. No exercises for 2-3 weeks.
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• Smoking during the recovery process might lengthen the recovery process.