The procedure for nasal septum straightening (septoplasty) is performed in well-equipped hospitals and requires general anesthesia. The patient is admitted to the clinic on the day of the surgery, after undergoing blood tests, an electrocardiogram, and an evaluation by an anesthesiologist. General anesthesia ensures the absence of pain during the operation. The surgeon, using specialized rhinological techniques, straightens both the cartilaginous and bony parts of the nasal septum. At the end of the procedure, light packing or no packing is placed inside the nose. The procedure usually lasts between 50 to 90 minutes, after which the patient is taken to the recovery room and then to their hospital room after a short time.
The surgery for a deviated septum is performed through specific incisions inside the nose, meaning there are no visible scars after the surgery. Additionally, the external shape of the nose remains unaffected as there is no external postoperative swelling or bruising. It should also be emphasized that this procedure does not cause pain to the patient, only a temporary mild sensation of heaviness during the first few postoperative days. This feeling is well tolerated and typically requires minimal to no pain medication.