2006-10-18 01:37:50 · 4 answers · asked by George 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
While kind of gruesome as any surgery is, it does work. My Dad had it done and he stopped sounding all nasal-y and his snoring lessened and he was breathing a lot better.
2006-10-18 01:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it done. It helped a little, no doubt. They basically shred your septum, and then smash it together into place with the use of a large plastic thing on each side, which are then sutured together.
It's a very odd feeling when they yank those buggers out of your nose after the septum has healed, though. They're seriously like 4 inches long.
One other thing I'd mention is that there was some serious pain during the week after the surgery, and your nose leaks a lot. It isn't pretty!
2006-10-18 01:43:35 · answer #2 · answered by wjsst22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is Septoplasty Safe
2017-01-19 20:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's safe. But, it is a somewhat serious surgery. If you are going to have it done, consult with your anesthesiologist, and tell him/her in complete honesty about your drug and alcohol use... TRUST ME!
2006-10-20 23:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by DashRockwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋