Septoplasty Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX
Septoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to straighten a deviated nasal septum. When the septum is significantly displaced to one side, it narrows the nasal airway and can cause chronic nasal obstruction, recurrent sinusitis, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing. Septoplasty is one of the most commonly performed procedures in ENT surgery and, in appropriate candidates, reliably improves nasal airflow and quality of life. At Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy, Dr. Todd M. Weiss performs septoplasty as a precise, functional procedure focused entirely on restoring nasal patency.
Candidates for Septoplasty
- Deviated septum confirmed as a primary or significant contributor to nasal obstruction on examination or CT imaging
- Symptoms sufficiently impairing chronic nasal blockage, snoring, mouth breathing, exercise intolerance, sleep disruption
- Adequate trial of medical management without satisfactory relief
- Deviated septum obstructing sinus drainage pathways, contributing to recurrent or chronic sinusitis
The Procedure
Performed under general anesthesia through the nostrils no external nasal incisions are made, and the external appearance of the nose is not altered. The procedure takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes. The surgeon makes an incision inside the nose to access the septum, carefully elevates the mucoperichondrial flaps, and removes, trims, or repositions deviated cartilage and bone. Absorbable sutures are used; nasal packing is used selectively.
Combined Procedures
- Inferior turbinate reduction: when turbinate hypertrophy also contributes to nasal obstruction
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery or balloon sinuplasty: when concurrent sinus disease is present
- Nasal polypectomy: when nasal polyps coexist
Recovery
Day of Surgery
Outpatient procedure; discharged within a few hours.
Days 1 to 3
Nasal congestion, mild bleeding, and facial discomfort; sleep with head elevated.
Days 3 to 5
Avoid blowing the nose; use nasal saline spray; refrain from strenuous activity.
Week 1
First post-operative visit; nasal packing (if used) is removed.
Weeks 2 to 4
Progressive improvement in nasal breathing.
Weeks 4 to 6
Full recovery; contact sports should be avoided for six weeks.
Outcomes
Septoplasty provides meaningful improvement in nasal airway patency in approximately 85 percent of appropriately selected patients. It addresses the structural deviation but does not correct mucosal inflammation from allergies or rhinitis patients with concurrent inflammatory nasal disease benefit from continued medical management post-operatively.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If a deviated septum is making it difficult to breathe, septoplasty can restore your nasal airway. Call us at (361) 320-6130 or connect with us online to schedule a consultation.