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Deviated nasal septum
I have deviated nasal septum.i am now 16. So can I undergo septoplasty surgery? Is it safe? Are there any side effects of surgery?
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Septoplasty can be considered in patients over the age of 16-17 yrs. Every surgery has risks even though they may be only very uncommon or rare. You need to understand very clearly the benefits you will get from surgery and weigh them against the risks of the surgery before opting for it. Discuss this in detail with ENT your surgeon as not every case of deviated nasal septum needs surgery. However Septoplasty is a fairly common procedure with minimal complications if properly done.
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Discuss pros and cons of surgery with an ENT surgeon
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
29 yrs exp
Bangalore
I stopped doing Septoplasty 18 years back. I only do Endoscopic Nasal Surgeries, which are much safer and have none of the complications of Septoplasty. However, it being a more sophisticated surgery, is more expensive. The results however, are definitely worth the extra effort and expense.
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Choose your Rhinologist carefully. Read up online about the doctor and past patient feedbacks before you take the plunge. Remember, if you pay peanuts, you will only get monkeys!
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Dr. Jayanta Kumar Nath
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
28 yrs exp
Kolkata
It is recommended to undergo septoplasty after 18 years of age... point is why do you need the surgery? Indication ? Septoplasty is a routine ENT procedure
As mentioned every surgery has risks and benefits ...so should discussed clearly with the ENT surgeon regarding the same.
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discuss the issue with your ENT surgeon ..attain the age of 18 most important
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