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If you have been recommended by your doctor to undergo Septoplasty, the following steps should be followed to ensure you are well prepared for your surgery. 

Health Exam: Your doctor will prescribe a series of tests to ensure you are healthy to undergo the surgery. You would require a blood test to check your overall parameters, including checking the clotting and bleeding time. You will be asked about your medical history as well as allergies. If you have had any reactions to anesthesia in the past, you must mention it to your doctor.

Medications: You must discuss all your medications with your doctor as some medications, for instance, blood thinners like Aspirin, may need to be stopped days before the procedure.

Habits: You would be required to stop alcohol as well as smoking for days before the procedure as well as 2-3 weeks after the procedure or else it could drastically reduce the healing process and could cause complications during the procedure. Smoking irritates nasal passages and is a major contraindication for this surgery.

Guidelines for the night before the surgery  : 

• Don’t consume any food or water past midnight or at least 12 hours before the procedure.

• If you have any infection or fever, you must inform your doctor immediately 

• If you are diabetic, monitor your sugar levels and in the case of abnormally high sugar levels, inform your doctor immediately.

The procedure of septal reconstruction takes anywhere between 30 to 90 minutes, depending upon the complexity of the condition. Your doctor may treat you with general anesthesia or local anesthesia depending on what suits your situation the best. In the procedure of septoplasty, the doctor will make an incision from one side of your nose to access the septum. Then they lift the mucous membrane, which is the protective membrane of the septum, to straighten and fix the nasal septum. While fixing the nasal septum, if any other obstructions are in the way, like bony spicules, they are also removed. As the last step, the mucosal membrane is placed back. Usually, the nose is packed with cotton to keep the mucous membrane in place. However, in some cases, it may also require stitches.

After the procedure is completed, the following steps will be performed by the medical expert or nursing staff:

• There would be frequent monitoring of blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse while you gain consciousness

• The nostrils are packed with cotton which is removed after 24 hours by the doctor

• A physician will monitor the progress postoperatively and attend to the medical needs until discharge, while the nursing staff will assist with your surgical dressing 

• Your doctor will prescribe some pain medications which you must take to decrease pain and inflammation

• You would have to limit exercise for the following few days to improve healing as heavy exercises may increase your blood pressure and cause bleeding.

A septoplasty is a short procedure. It is performed on a day-care basis and you can go back home the same day unless some complications arise. 

There are some tips for quick recovery :

• Avoid blowing your nose for a few days after the procedure as it may cause nasal bleeding 

• Avoid forceful sneezing as the pressure may impact the healing

• Elevate the head on a pillow to reduce the swelling 

• Avoid T-shirts with tight necks as pulling it over the head while wearing or removing it can cause damage. Wear button-up shirts instead.

In most cases, septoplasty is a safe medical procedure and is performed by qualified experts.  

Other risks with septal reconstruction include 

• Bleeding

• Scarring

• Change in shape of the nose

• Decreased sense of smell

• A hole or perforation in the septum

You must speak with your doctor about the possible risks and complications of the septoplasty procedure, as all situations are different. 

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