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Does septoplasty surgery provvide good results in terms of better breathing?
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∙ 12y ago
Septoplasty provides excellent results for some individuals, but results are very much reliant on the particular problem, and on the quality of the procedure performance. Please consult a physician for more information.
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What are the results of septoplasty?
Normal results include improved breathing and airflow through the nostrils, and an acceptable outward shape of the nose. Most patients have significant improvements in symptoms following surgery.
What is the average price of Septoplasty surgery?
The price of Septoplasty surgery varies depending on who does the procedure and where it is done. The cost of Septoplasty surgery can be from $1000 to anywhere up to $5000 or more!
Can septoplasty surgery be performed as an out-patient procedure?
Septoplasty surgery can be performed as an out-patient procedure in fact this is the normal. The surgery can last one to two hours and is done with general anesthesia.
Does Medicaid and Medicare pay for rhinoplasty and septoplasty surgery?
Will Medicare and Tricare Standard cover the cost of Septoplasty due to a deviated septum and Rhinoplasty. Nose has been broken 4 times, is crooked, bump on top and obstructing my breathing. Left side of nose nasal is all but closed.
Headaches after sinus surgery and septoplasty?
Headaches is one of the post-operative issues that may be experienced by a patient who has undergone sinus surgery and septoplasty. This may last for about 1-2 weeks after surgery. Pain medications are usually prescribed by the surgeon after the operation.
What is performed to correct damage to the septum of his nose?
Septoplasty is the surgery to correct deviation as well as damage to septum. for damage its done in emergency while for correction of deviation its an elective surgery. When done along-with other corrective changes in nose called Rhinoplasty-Septoplasty or Septorhinoplasty.
Is there a cure for Deviated Septum?
Septoplasty! No non-surgical means, but the surgery is minor as long as you don't get rhinoplasty along with it.
What if a surgery fails Is the patient responsible for paying for a failed surgery I had a septoplasty and I now breathe worse than before - Am I required to pay and can I sue the doctor?
speak to a lawyer
Besides rhinoplasty, what other nose surgery procedures are common?
Other than cosmetic rhinoplasty, common surgical procedures done on the nose include sinoscopy, septoplasty and turbinectomy, which are used to clear the nasal passage of deformations or enlarged areas that may obstruct breathing.
What preparations are associated with septoplasty?
Before performing a septoplasty, the surgeon will evaluate the difference in airflow between the two nostrils. As with any other operation under general anesthesia, patients are evaluated for any physical conditions that might complicate surgery.
What is an alternative to septoplasty for sinusitis?
In cases of sinusitis or allergic rhinitis, nasal airway breathing can be improved by using such nasal sprays, as phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine).
Will insurance cover a septoplasty?
You can check the details with your insurance company, but the surgery would need to be proven medically necessary. You can discuss that with your doctor.
