What are the benefits of deviated septum surgery?

Improved breathing – overall breathing function is greatly improved since the nasal passages are opened up. Better sleep quality – reshaping a crooked septum not only improves airflow while you’re awake, but also reduces or eliminates snoring and/or sleep apnea and improves the overall quality of your sleep.

Does septoplasty improve quality of life?

Conclusion: In addition to functional ameliorations we have shown that septoplasty creates a long-lasting improvement in quality of life in patients with nasal septal deviation.

How successful are deviated septum surgeries?

What are the success rates of septoplasty? Septoplasty is a common procedure with high success rates and low complication rates. Resolution of nasal obstruction and nasal congestion should be expected in over 95\% of cases when an experienced surgeon is involved. With such high success rates, revision surgery is rare.

Does deviated septum surgery last forever?

While treating the symptoms of a deviated septum can bring temporary relief, a septoplasty is the only permanent solution. Some people may experience only mild symptoms, whereas others can have more serious health problems such as constant nosebleeds, sinus infections and even facial pain.

Is septoplasty life changing?

Although it makes sense that after a septoplasty, a patient’s quality of life typically improved, many patients are surprised by how life-changing the results can be. Once they have recovered, septoplasty patients breathe better than they ever have, and they realize just how poor their breathing was before the surgery.

Does a deviated septum get worse as you get older?

It’s actually possible to have a deviated septum and not even know it until you get older. That’s because this condition can worsen as you get older and your nasal structures change. Your nose changes just like other parts of your body. The nasal cartilage can become softer, weaker and brittle over time.