About Dr VartanyHaving any issue with your appearance can be nerve-wracking. However, having a problem that hinders normal breathing is not only bothersome, but also dangerous for your health. Rhinoplasty can correct this problem and take care of the issues it is causing.
The septum separates the two nasal passages and directs airflow. A deviated septum may result in minor things like snoring, which isn’t harmful but can be distracting to both your own sleep and to those near you. This deviation may also lead to more serious things like sleep apnea, a condition where you have periods through the night in which you stop breathing. This can be very dangerous, as oxygen is essential to every part of your body. If you stop breathing for too long of a time, there can be dire consequences.
Fortunately, it is comparatively simple to correct this problem. You will have an initial consultation to determine the extent of your problems and to talk about your lifestyle in general. Then your doctor will likely use an endoscope, or small camera, to look at the shape and severity of the issue so that he/she can work out how to give you the best plastic surgery possible. After that, you will be given pre-operation instructions to ensure that you are ready for surgery.
During the procedure you will be given either a local or general anesthesia, whichever you and your doctor decide is best for you. The procedure is done in a few small steps. First the surgeon will make an incision in the thin layer of skin that sits on top of the cartilage/thin bone area. This will be lifted and the actual septum will be moved or trimmed to clear the airways. The thin layer of skin will then be replaced and your nose will be filled with gauze both for placement insurance and to help with any bleeding.
It is important to find a licensed and experienced doctor to get the best results possible. Another thing to remember is that you have to follow all post-op directions to make sure that you heal well.
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