Dr. Carlos Ayala is double board certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery and offers septoplasty for men and women in all of Texas including McAllen, Mission, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley and South Padre Island.
The septum is a bone and cartilage structure that normally follows a straight path down the middle of the nose as a separation between the two sides. A deviated septum is one in which the septum is not straight, either due to trauma or congenital abnormalities. Septoplasty is a type of nose surgery that repairs the septum to align it properly and improve breathing.
No septum is perfectly straight, and your body is able to compensate for minor abnormalities. Patients with moderate to severe deviation experience a range of symptoms. Septoplasty is intended to improve airflow, keep the mucous membranes moist, and alleviate sinus symptoms.
Septoplasty is performed using local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the surgery. After the procedure, expect to have swelling, nasal discharge, discomfort, and other symptoms as the septum heals.
Dr. Ayala provides aftercare instructions that include restrictions to your activities, resting at home, and how to ensure the septum heals properly.
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Other potential complications after surgery include:
Dr. Ayala provides aftercare instructions that include restrictions to your activities, resting at home, and how to ensure the septum heals properly.
Dr. Ayala develops a surgical plan for your septoplasty during the consultation. Based upon this plan, we can discuss the cost with you, as well as our financing options through Prosper® and CareCredit®.
Ayala ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery offers septoplasty for men and women in all of Texas including McAllen, Mission, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley and South Padre Island. To learn more about our ENT services, contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ayala.
