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Surgical Information<\/h2>\n\n\n

Septoplasty is typically performed on patients with the inability to breathe through their nose due to a deviated (or crooked) septum<\/a>. The septum is the cartilage and bone that divides the left and right nasal breathing passages. Septoplasty surgery may be combined with reduction of the inner swellings on either side of the inner nasal passage (called inferior turbinates). It can also be combined with additional nasal procedures to improve your nasal breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TWO WEEKS BEFORE SURGERY: Do not take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for two weeks prior to surgery. Medications in this family include: aspirin, ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, naproxen, Celebrex and others. These medicines increase the risk of bleeding. Also, discontinue all homeopathic alternative medicines such as ginkgo biloba, garlic, fish oil, dong quai, feverfew or ginseng. These too may increase bleeding.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not an NSAID, therefore, can be taken prior to surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLEEDING\/NASAL PACKING: When you wake up from surgery, you may have packing inside your nose. This is typically removed in 3-5 days. It is typical to experience some mild bloody discharge down the back of the throat or out the front of the nose for a few days. If it is heavy bleeding, please notify us immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n

Post-operative Care After Septoplasty (With or Without Inferior Turbinoplasty)<\/h2>\n\n\n