Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction

Are you having an issue with breathing? Or do you wake up in the night to hear your snoring voice? No worries because here is all of the information about Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction in Abu Dhabi. A surgical method to restore your healthy sleeping pattern and make it more peaceful. Read the content below and explore all about it. So, get yourself a treat in the form of a healthy and improved respiratory system! 

Quick Facts: 

• Cost: The treatment is completely affordable
• Target: Correct the septum and turbinate
• Results: Enhanced nasal airflow
• Gender: Equally beneficial for women and men
• Success rate: High success rate
• Exercise: Refrain for almost 7 days
• Anesthesia: General or local anesthesia is used
• Side effects: Discomfort, swelling, etc. 
• Full recovery: Approximately a few weeks
• Downtime: Approximately 1 week
• Up and mobile: Within 1-2 days 
• Back to Work: Return to desk work after 7 days
• Washing: Restrain for a few days
• Driving: After 7 days
• Sleeping: Keep the head elevated 
• Treatment time: Almost 1-2 hours
• Postoperative garment: No specific garment is required
• Type of Procedure: Surgical 

Septoplasty:

Septoplasty is conducted to re-align the septum. Septum is a combination of bone and cartilage. Being almost 7 centimeters long (almost 2.5 – 3 inches), it divides the nose into two chambers. So, nose surgery is conducted to treat any defect or issue faced by them.  

Turbinate Reduction: 

Similar to septoplasty, turbinate reduction is a surgical procedure conducted to align the structure of turbinates. The turbinates are bony small structures within your nose. These small-sized organs sometimes end up hoarding excessive tissues.   

Cost:

The Cost of Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction range is 19,999 AED. The surgeon determines the actual cost after the initial consultation and examination of the current condition. It usually depends on the complexity of the procedure.

Treated Area:

The areas treated during the sessions include: 

• Nasal septum.
• Nasal turbinates.   

How Does it Work? 

Septoplasty aligns and straightens up the septum, while turbinate reduction reduces the size of turbinates. On the whole, both of them remove the obstructions from the nose and open up the passageways within it. All of this enhances the overall pattern of breathing. 

Together: 

Mostly both Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction are commonly conducted together to treat the issue faced within the inner part of the nose. Aside from that, they are conducted together because of the below-mentioned reasons:

• Improves breathing.
• Reduces downtime.
• Addressing multiple issues all at once.
• Cost-effective.
• Restore functioning.   

Separate: 

However, they can even be conducted one after another, like after healing from one treatment completely then the other one is arranged. 

Characteristics:

The general characteristics of the treatment are mentioned below.

• Incision:

Incisions are made within the inner side of the nose. 

• Scar: 

No visible sign or scar is present on the skin.

• Effect on functioning: 

Improves the overall functioning of the nose.

• Anesthesia: 

Depending on the intensity, local or general anesthesia is applied. 

• Treatment conducted by:

The surgical session is performed by an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. 

Types of Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction: 

Following are the types of both treatments:

Types of Septoplasty: 

• Laser-assisted septoplasty.
• Traditional septoplasty.
• Balloon septoplasty.
• Revision septoplasty.
• Endoscopic septoplasty.
• Septoplasty with turbine reduction. 

Types of Turbinate Reduction:

• Turbinoplasty.
• Laser-assisted turbinate reduction.
• Tubinectomy. 
• Coblation. 
• Microdebrider-assisted turbinate reduction. 
• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
• Submucosal resection.

Alternative Methods

The following are the alternative methods considered for the treatment.

• Medications.
• Nasal irrigation.
• Radiofrequency ablation.
• Allergy treatments.
• Lifestyle changes. 

Snoring and Breathing Issues:

Following is a brief explanation of the different aspects of the treatment.  

Methods to Diagnose it: 

The following are the methods used to diagnose the issues. 

• Physical examination.
• Imaging tests.
• Medical history.
• Nasal endoscopy.
• Trial of medical treatment.
• Allergy testing. 

What Causes it? 

The following are the reasons causing the need for the treatment.

• Crooked or off-centered septum.
• Blockage in nasal passages.
• Sinus infection.
• Enlargement of turbinate.
• Snoring or sleep apnea. 

Symptoms: 

Following are the symptoms indicating the need for the procedure.

• Difficulty in breathing.
• Loud snoring. 
• Breathing through mouth.
• Daytime fatigue.
• Chronic cough.
• Persistent headache.
• Sore throat.
• Sleep apnea, etc. 

What Happens if the Issues are Left Untreated?

Leaving the inner issues then and there untreated will result in the following form.

• Chronic nasal congestion.
• Sleep-related breathing disorder.
• Post-nasal drip.
• Reduced quality of life.
• Frequent sinus infection.
• Recurrent nosebleeds.
• Increased risk of respiratory infections.
• Facial pain and headache.
• Impact on mental health.
• Complications from mouth breathing. 

Why Steptoplasty and Turbinate Reduction?  

The reasons to get the treatment are mentioned below. 

• Enhances breathing.
• Improves respiratory system.
• Nasal symmetry is enhanced.
• Treats medical issues too.
• Deviated septum.
• Sleep-related breathing disorder. 
• Chronic sinusitis.
• Frequent nosebleeds.
• Turbinate hypertrophy, etc. 

Results: 

The surgery leads to better breathing and a straighter nose by fixing the septum and enhancing the nasal passages.

Ideal Candidate: 

Anyone falling into this spectrum is eligible for the treatment. 

• Have trouble breathing.
• Suffering from sinusitis.
• Bearing nasal allergy. 
• Overall healthy individual. 
• Suffering from nasal or facial pain.
• Affected from the deviated septum

Preparation: 

Following are precautionary measures to follow before the session.

• Go through the complete medical evaluation.
• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
• Only consume rescheduled medications.
• Fast a few hours before the surgery.
• Arrange a comfortable space to stay while recovering. 
• Timely apply for the services of a caregiver.

Note: Strictly follow the personalized measures recommended by the specialist.  

Procedure: 

During the session, the following steps are observed. 

Septoplasty: 

• The skin is completely cleansed. 
• Anesthesia is then applied. 
• A small incision is created on the inner part of the nostril to access the septum. 
• The septum is then reshaped or removed. 
• Subsequently, the mucosal lining is repositioned. 
• Finally, the incision is closed using sutures.

Turbinate Reduction:

• After cleaning the skin, anesthesia is administered.
• Next, a cut is performed to reach the turbinates.
• The tissues are targeted using radiofrequency ablation.
• This aids in reducing the excessive layer.
• Finally, sutures are used to seal the incisions.

Aftercare: 

Following are the post-cautionary measures to follow after the session.

• Maintain the elevated posture of the head.
• Refrain from strenuous activities.
• Stay hydrated.
• Follow a healthy diet plan.
• Adhere to the customized instructions for taking care.
• Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking.
• Make sure to attend the scheduled follow-up appointments on time.

Phases of Recovery:

The expected happenings during the recovery phase are mentioned below.

Week 1:

• Swelling, discomfort, and bruises are expected.
• Topical or oral medications are suggested to manage them.
• Complete rest.
• Refrain from blowing your nose.

Week 2-4:

• The swelling and bruises have subsided.
• Follow-up appointments are a must to attend.
• Apply saline sprays regularly. 

Month 1-3:

• Swelling and bruises are significantly decreased.
• Resume with normal activities.
• The initial outcome starts to show up.

Month 3-12: 

• The final results are observed.
• Swelling and bruises are completely removed.
• Still, keep on attending the follow-up appointments. 

Complete Recovery is Observed in the form of:

• Subsided bruises, discomfort, and swelling.
• Temporary nasal congestion is improved.
• Enhanced breathing.
• Improved quality of sleep, etc. 

Benefits: 

The benefits of the treatment are mentioned below.

• Airflow within the nose is enhanced.
• Chronic nasal congestion is treated.
• Better quality sleep is unlocked.
• Sinus infection is reduced.
• Minimal and temporary scarring is observed.
• Quality of life is improved too. 
• The respiratory system is treated. 
• Getting rid of the nasal and facial pain.
• Sinusitis and snoring are cured.
• Nasal symmetry is corrected.  

Compared with other Related treatments: 

Here is a brief comparison of similar treatments.

Combination with other Procedures:

The treatment is sometimes combined with other treatments.

• Rhinoplasty.
• Balloon sinuplasty.
• Allergy treatments.
• Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
• Sleep apnea treatments. 

Answering Myths:

The myths about this treatment are answered below.

• Myth: Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction is a cosmetic treatment.

Reality: It can be considered as a cosmetic treatment but it is mostly a medical treatment. 

• Myth: The recovery time is long and painful.

Reality: No the recovery time is not pretty much long and painful.

• Myth: Turbinate reduction is a must treatment after septoplasty.

Reality: No, it is not compulsory to get both treatments unnecessarily.

• Myth: The procedure is only for adults.

Reality: No, the procedure is not only for adults. 

Why Choose Us?

Enfield Royal Clinic is preferred for the treatment for the following reasons.

• Experienced surgeons.
• Follow FDA-approved procedures.
• Modern-day technology.
• Caring staff.
• Satisfied former and current patients.

Restore a Fully Functioning Nose! 

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