Septoplasty Surgery Turkey 

Septoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that aims to correct a deviated septum, improve breathing difficulties, and allow your sinuses to drain better. This procedure can improve airflow, nasal issues, or correct a crooked nose, as well as generally help improve your overall health and sleep related issues.

How to prepare for Septoplasty Surgery?

Before Septoplasty surgery the surgeon will do a full medical examination to check your skin and inside of your nose, as well as discuss any concerns or questions you might have about the procedure. They will also review your medical history and current medications to provide accurate guidance on the preoperative process.

During the consultation the doctor will discuss your symptoms, treatment goals, and may arrange for you to have some diagnostic checks to view the nasal anatomy, and perform an endoscopy to get a direct view of the nasal passages.

The surgeon may require that you avoid the following before surgery:

– Stop smoking to help with recovery and decrease surgery risks
– Adjust current medications, or amend dose of current medications
– Abstain from taking anti-inflammatory medications, as this can thin the blood and increase bleeding during surgery.

Septoplasty Procedure

The septoplasty procedure starts by making an incision in one side of your nose, lifting the mucosa, allowing the surgeon to re-shape the septum bone and cartilage to correct any deviations. Cartilage and bone will be adjusted, but your nose will not be broken. The surgeon will then reposition the mucosa over the newly shaped septum, and secure the mucosal lining with dissolvable stitches. (1) 

Septoplasty and rhinoplasty can be performed together to address both functional and aesthetic concerns of the nasal area, and improve your facial symmetry. The septorhinoplasty procedure is done under general anaesthesia and takes 1-2 hours.

Types of Septoplasty Surgeries in Turkey

Depending on the diagnosis from the surgeon, there are a few different options for Septoplasty.

Balloon Septoplasty – This procedure opens up drainage channels to unblock the sinuses. The surgeon threads a guide wire through the nostril and inserts a balloon catheter into the nasal passage. The pressure from the inflated balloon widens the sinus openings, allowing for better drainage and airflow. In some cases, a septoplasty may also be performed to straighten the septum and further improve nasal airflow.

Endoscopic Septoplasty – The surgeon inserts the endoscope into the nostril to get a clear view of the nasal septum and surrounding structures. Then small surgical instruments are used alongside the endoscope to trim, reposition, or remove parts of the deviated septum.

Septoturbinoplasty – Septoturbinoplasty is a surgical procedure that combines septoplasty and turbinate reduction to correct a deviated nasal septum and reduce the size of the turbinates. The surgeon makes an incision inside the nostril to access the septum. Deviated portions of the septum are trimmed, repositioned, or removed. The septum is straightened and stabilised using sutures.

Nasal Septum Deviation Septoplasty – Nasal septum deviation septoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting a deviated nasal septum, which is a condition where the wall (septum) between the two nostrils is displaced to one side, causing nasal obstruction and breathing difficulties.

Essential information for Septoplasty Surgery

Duration: The duration of the operation is usually 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the complexity of the procedure.

Hospital Stay: It is required to stay 1-2 nights in the hospital to ensure proper recovery and monitoring post-surgery.

Full Recovery: Generally, it takes 1-2 months to fully recover, with most patients resuming normal activities within this timeframe.

Results: Septoplasty results can take 1-2 months to become fully apparent, as swelling gradually subsides.

Length of Stay in Turkey: It is advised to stay 5-7 days in Turkey to allow for initial recovery and follow-up appointments with your surgeon.

Septoplasty Costs in Turkey

Septoplasty surgery costs in Turkey start from £2,900, which include VIP transportation, four star hotel accommodation, consultations, aftercare, and all other medical fees. Comparing this to the costs in the UK, which is around £4,000, it is considerably cheaper to travel to Turkey for this treatment.

Due to lower labour costs and operating overheads, Turkey offers more affordable pricing than most European countries, and with medical tourism being such a competitive market, it is common for surgeons and clinics to offer all-inclusive packages to entice patients for cost effective and hassle free treatments.

The cost for Septoplasty usually includes aftercare for the duration of time that you are in Turkey, and should cover the follow-up appointments with the doctor,  but you should always check what is included in your package before making any payments.

How to Choose a Septoplasty Surgeon in Turkey?

When choosing a surgeon in Turkey it is important to check they are accredited with ISAPS certificates, and the hospitals they operate from are registered by the Turkish ministry of health.

The Turkish Ministry of Health is a government body that regulates and enforces health care policies, so you should check if the clinic you choose is included on the Ministry of Health List.

Here are a few questions you can ask your surgeon:

Before and After Photos – Ask the surgeon to supply photos for patients who have had similar operations, ask about their experience, reviews, and how smoothly the operation went.

Malpractice Insurance – Check what insurance they have and if they are covered if for any reason your surgery does not go as planned. They should have certificates in their office or on hand to show you.

Credentials – Many surgeons are members of the International society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), so ask to see the credentials of the surgeon during the appointment, what experience they have, and where they graduated from.

Why is Turkey the best destination for Septoplasty?

Medical tourism is a regulated industry in Turkey, and is armed with the latest technology, English speaking translators, and well equipped hospitals and ENT departments.

Thousands of international patients visit Turkey every month for medical treatments, and with its competitive pricing and highly skilled surgeons, the country is an excellent choice for septoplasty.

With places like Istanbul, Antalya, and Bodrum only being a 3-4 hour flight from the UK, there has been a huge rise in British patients visiting Turkey for medical treatment, making this one of the top destinations globally for medical tourism.

Septoplasty Recovery

Typically, Septoplasty recovery takes 1-2 weeks before resuming back to normal activities. Strenuous activity should be avoided for about one month, and usually patients make a full recovery within 1-2 months.

It is important to make sure you take all of the prescribed medications and follow the pre-operative instructions from the doctor. It is advised to keep your head elevated after surgery, avoid blowing your nose, breathing through your nose. and use the nasal spray provided to keep the nose clean. (2)

The results from Septoplasty can be immediate and breathing through the nose can become easier after surgery, but this decreases after the first few days as the nose becomes swollen. After 3-6 months the tissues in your nose will be more stable.

Septorhinoplasty before and after results

What are the risks of Septoplasty?

Like all surgery, there are risks associated with Septoplasty, so you should discuss any concerns you have with your doctor before deciding to go ahead with the surgery. Some of these risks include:

Blocked air flow through the nose (3)
Sense of smell being less than usual
Short term loss in the upper gum, or nose
Nose Bleeds – This can happen 

Disclaimer:
The content on this website is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is important to seek medical advice from a medical practitioner before undergoing any surgery.

1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33620795/
2) https://www.entuk.org/patients/conditions/62/septal_surgery/
3) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9498368/