Newport Beach Septoplasty Cosmetic Surgery | Procedures by Dr. Tavoussi

Newport Beach Septoplasty is a procedure that can straighten the septum, which is located inside the nose between the two nostrils. Although this may be addressed for cosmetic reasons, most times this procedure is done to correct a medical problem. People who have a crooked or malformed septum may find that they have difficulty breathing and may snore or have sleep apnea, which can affect their health. The good news is that in the case of a documented health problem, health insurance normally covers the cost of the Newport Beach surgery.

A Newport Beach Septoplasty may be needed because of a genetic malformation or because of any injury from sports, a motor accident or something else. The procedure usually takes only an hour but must be performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Tavoussi can perform Newport Beach Septoplasties at the Pacifica Outpatient Surgery Center in Orange County. This surgery center specializes in same day surgeries, and patients are discharged shortly after the surgery.
Learn About Newport Beach Septoplasty
During the Newport Beach cosmetic surgery, Dr. Tavoussi will make incisions inside the nose that will allow him to reposition the septum and the anchoring bones and cartilage. He may need to place small tubes inside the nose temporarily to hold the newly aligned septum in place as it heals. The incisions will not be visible; therefore, patients will not need to worry about visible scarring. Occasionally, a Newport Beach septoplasty is performed along with another procedure, such as a turbinectomy.
Recovery & Effects of Newport Beach Septoplasty

Patients who have undergone a Newport Beach Septoplasty will want to plan on staying at home for about a week to recover. They will initially have some pain and swelling. Dr. Tavoussi will prescribe medication to relieve some of the pain. He may also recommend using a cold compress for swelling and keeping the head elevated. If he has placed any plastic tubes or other materials in the nose, he will remove them at the first follow-up appointment at his Newport Beach office of OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique. Patients may feel as if they have a headache or a stuffy nose following surgery. This is perfectly normal.

Newport Beach residents who undergo a septoplasty find that it becomes much easier for them to breath. While their nosed may look no different to anyone else, they will find that their level of comfort is much greater than it was previously We at OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique work hard to assure patient satisfaction at all times.