subject: A Guide to Nasal Surgery [print this page] A Guide to Nasal Surgery A Guide to Nasal Surgery
Even though surgeries have become a very common occurrence today, many patients still get inquisitive regarding nasal surgery. It is correct that one must administer every kind of precautions while planning and undergoing a surgical procedure, correctly understanding the associated risks, benefits, and complications can help in taking care of anxiousness to a large extent.
According to a leading nose surgery specialist, all the patients are encouraged to ask their physician any questions that make them feel uncomfortable.
Usually a nose surgery is done to cure nasal obstruction caused by a crocked or deviated septum or enlarged tissues within the nose of an individual. A septoplasty is an advanced operation done to correct this deformity of the septum (partition) between the two sides of nose.
Another type of nose surgery is turbinectomy, which is done by surgically removing an abnormally enlarged turbinate inside the nose. Its direct benefit for the patients include improve breathing. Some of the goals of all these nasal airway surgeries include improving the airflow through nose, control unwanted nosebleeds, enhance visualization of the internal side of nose, relieve pain and constant nasal headaches that are associated with abnormal swelling of the internal nose part, and to promote smooth flow of sinus cavities. Like closed rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, nasal airway surgery is also done through the nostrils of the patients and does not need external incisions.
For the patients planning to undergo any type of nose surgery, here are some instructions to be followed. Though it is not the medically prescribed set of instructions but following these will ensure that your nasal surgery experience is as comfortable as possible.
Before you make up your mind for the surgery, consult your doctor to discuss anatomy and medical conditions of your body. Some individuals are allergic to anesthesia while others may take longer time to heal. Therefore, never rush into any decision and ensure that you have considered all the aspects of the procedure before going forward with it.
