Surgery for a deviated nasal septum may be necessary if you have difficulty breathing through your nose due to a crooked or deformed septum.
We perform gentle and effective procedures that help restore the shape of the nasal septum.
If you have to wait more than 4 weeks for treatment or surgery in the public healthcare system from the date of referral, or if your surgery date has been changed or postponed, you can make use of the extended free hospital choice with us.
We also collaborate with insurance companies. Contact us or your insurance provider to learn more about your options for coverage of a treatment course with us.
We place great emphasis on ensuring that our patients are fully informed about the process before we perform any surgery. This way, everyone understands the procedure, and you can feel safe throughout the entire journey.
A deviated nasal septum can cause difficulty breathing through the nose, dryness of the mucous membranes, sometimes with crusting, and recurrent nosebleeds.
In most cases, the airflow is obstructed only in one nostril, but the septum can also be S-shaped, restricting airflow in both nostrils.
The nasal septum divides the nasal cavity into two equal parts.
As the septal cartilage grows, it can cause narrowing on one side or the other.
In addition, trauma to the nose, for example during sports or traffic accidents, can result in a deviation.
If this occurs during childhood, it may cause the nose to grow increasingly crooked.
The nasal septum can also be deviated without it being visible on the outside of the nose.
Before the surgery, you will have an initial consultation with one of our ENT specialists. The specialist will listen to your symptoms and examine your nose.
If we agree that surgery is the best solution, the specialist will go through the process with you, including possible side effects and complications.
We will also discuss what you can expect from the surgery.
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, so you must arrive fasting. It takes about 1 hour and is carried out through one nostril, which means there will be no visible scars.
During the procedure, the nasal septum is adjusted to improve airflow, and in some cases, the nasal turbinates may also be reduced. Finally, a silicone plate is placed in the nose to ensure stability, which is removed after 1–2 weeks.
The incisions are closed with dissolvable stitches, and you will be given a gauze dressing under the nose.
The surgery will be performed under general anesthesia, and you must therefore arrive fasting on the day of the operation. You may eat solid food and dairy products up to 6 hours before anesthesia.
Clear fluids such as water, squash, clear juice, soft drinks, as well as coffee and tea (without milk) may be consumed up to 2 hours before. It is not necessary to fast longer than recommended, and it may be a good idea to drink something sweet up until 2 hours before.
On the day of surgery, we recommend that you take a shower, wash your hair, and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
Remember to remove nail polish, make-up, jewelry, piercings, false eyelashes, and contact lenses. Please arrange transport home after the surgery, as you are not allowed to drive yourself.
You should continue taking your usual medication unless otherwise agreed with the anesthesiologist or surgeon.
We will guide you throughout the entire process so that you feel fully prepared. We also recommend that you prepare in advance and read the patient information before surgery.
If you would like to know more about the surgery or are interested in a no-obligation consultation about your options, you are welcome to contact us via the contact form here.
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