Septoplasty is a corrective surgical procedure
done to straighten the nasal septum, the partition
between the two nasal cavities. Ideally, the septum
should run down the center of the nose. When it
deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows
that cavity and impedes airflow. Often the inferior
turbinate on the opposite side enlarges, which
is termed compensatory hypertrophy. Deviations
of the septum can lead to nasal obstruction. Most
surgeries are completed in 60 minutes or less,
not including recovery time.
The septum is the wall in the nose that separates
the two nasal passages and supports the overall
nasal structure. Patients who suffer from a deviated
septum can experience a number of serious health
concerns. Due to genetics or injury, the septum
may become bent or broken, causing asymmetry between
the nasal passages. As a result, patients may
experience chronic sinusitis, inflammation, bleeding,
headaches, sleep apnea and/or snoring. In these
instances, patients are often good candidates
for septoplasty — a surgical procedure that
corrects the flaws in the septum.
Septoplasty Procedure
The procedure usually involves a judicious excision/
realignment of a portion of the bone and/or cartilage
in the nasal cavity. Under general or local anesthesia,
the surgeon works through the nostrils, making
an incision in the lining of the septum to reach
the cartilage targeted in the operation. Sufficient
cartilage is preserved for structural support.
After the septum is straightened, it may then
be stabilized temporarily with small plastic tubes,
splints, or sutures internally.
During septoplasty, Dr. Tavoussi creates small
incisions in the nostrils through which he extracts
or straightens the bent cartilage of the deviated
septum. Dr. Tavoussi may also insert small splints
or sutures to stabilize septum growth. In addition,
he may suggest using saline nasal sprays to facilitate
a healthy recovery.
Cost of Septoplasty Surgery
The cost of Septoplasty
Surgery varies from patient to patient and
it depends on many factors. Septoplasty may be
performed by different techniques, by Septoplasty
surgeons of different experience and skill levels.
Once you have had a Septoplasty consultation you
can get an estimate of the cost of Septoplasty
for you.
Like most types of plastic
surgery, Septoplasty surgery involves surgery
related and facility fees. Usually additionally
to the cost of your Septoplasty you will need
to find out the cost of anesthesia or anesthesiologist
fee; the cost of the facility or operating room
and any other cost associated with your Septoplasty
surgery such as:
medication, blood work, or any other procedure
related cost.
Septoplasty and breathing problems are covered
by most of the PPO Insurances
and there are several cosmetic surgery financing
options available to cover the cost of the
procedure. It is always best to speak directly
with your plastic surgeon’s office staff
to consult and see if you are a candidate for
Septoplasty. Call me Now!.
Our Double-Board plastic surgeon, Dr.
Tavoussi practices in Huntington Beach,
Orange County, CA. He is well known for
his technical abilities and experience
as well as his patient communication skills.
His is not only a professional surgeon
in Septoplasty but also in other plastic
and cosmetic surgeries such as Rhinoplasy,
Breast
Lift, Breast
Augmentation, Breast
Implants, Liposuction,
Tummy Tuck
, Laser
Hair Removal.
Our offices are in Huntington Beach,"phone
and address".
Following cities are wihin 60 miles radious
of our our office:
- Huntington Beach
- Newport Beach
- Irvine
- Laguna Hills
- Mission Viejo
- Fountain Valley
- Aliso Viejo
- Santa Ana
- Anaheim
- Orange
All surgeries and cosmetic
surgery procedures are performed in
Pacifica Outpatient Surgery Center, a
state-of-art, fully accredited outpatient
surgery center in a safe and secure environment.
We have board-certified anesthesiology
staff who have had years of experience
in outpatient anesthesia as well as local
hospital privileges. Our nursing personnel
are ACLS certified and have many years
of experience working in operating and
recovery rooms at the local hospitals.
Safety of our patients are our primary
concern and will not compromise this for
any reason.
We have maintained a Center of Excellence.
All perioperative work ups are done
according to the requirements of American
Society of Anesthesiology and the prevailing
standards of the community.
During the initial consultation, Dr.
Tavoussi will evaluate the structure of
your face and discuss the possibilities
for enhancement with you.
Need to schedule a free consultation with
Dr. Tavoussi? It's easy to set up, let
us know your name and phone number and
we will call you. Click here "Call
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are done!
You are not sure what it is going be
like after the surgery? Send us your photo
and changes you wish to make on your nose.
It's easy in 4 steps:
- Go to this page "Surgerical
simulation software"
- Let us know your name and phone number
- Uplaod your photo (2 would be prefered
from two different directions)
- Hit submit button, DONE!
Dr. Tavoussi will check your picture, he will
use the "surgerical 3-D image simulation
software" to simulate your face and nose
after the surgery with the changes you desire.
He will return to you then or you can set up an
appointment with him to talk about the changes
and the way you will look like after the surgery.
