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How Does Nasal Septoplasty Work?
I believe my job as a sinus surgeon in Los Angeles is twofold: 1) help my patients feel and breathe better, and 2) to communicate clearly why and how we hope to do so. Doctors’ offices are confusing places already. When you take into account the foreign jargon, the confusing diagnosis, the often-maddening lack of … Continue reading How Does Nasal Septoplasty Work?
View More >>Understanding Deviated Septum
If you’re concerned about a deviated septum and considering deviated septum surgery, it helps to start with a solid working knowledge of the anatomy. A deviated septum is the name we give it when the wall between your nostrils, known as the nasal septum, is offset to one side or the other. What are the … Continue reading Understanding Deviated Septum
View More >>Do I Need Septoplasty for a Deviated Septum?
Patients who experience asymmetrical and labored breathing from a deviated septum often wonder whether surgery is necessary. The short answer is yes: surgery is the only known way to correct a deviated septum. But does that mean it’s always necessary? It depends. One of the main diagnostic questions we ask before committing to nasal septal … Continue reading Do I Need Septoplasty for a Deviated Septum?
View More >>Getting through Septoplasty
Nasal septoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to correct or repair a deviated nasal septum. Many patients undergo septoplasty to promote better breathing, especially during sleep when slackness in the mouth and jaw can place undue stress on the nasal airways. My patients at my Los Angeles sinus surgery practice often ask about what septoplasty … Continue reading Getting through Septoplasty
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