Santa Monica Nose Septoplasty
There are many different types of nose surgeries performed in the United States. Most people know about cosmetic rhinoplasty, which is a surgery to reduce the size of the nose so that it does not look so prominent on side profile. A septoplasty is a procedure that can help you breathe through your nose and is quite common in adulthood for those patients who have poor breathing that is compounded by allergies and strenuous activity.
A septoplasty performed by Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian in Santa Monica straightens the twisted cartilage deep within your nostrils so that you can breathe better. Often, the septum cartilage can twist with development, causing it to block the normal nasal airway passage. No matter how hard you try, you may not be able to breathe through one or both nostrils because the septum blocks the passage.
During septoplasty, Dr. Karamanoukian makes two small incisions inside the nose and reshapes the cartilage so it does not interfere with breathing. If you have associated allergies, unblocking the nasal airways can help you breathe better because mucosal swelling will be less likely to obstruct the passage of air.
In our Santa Monica plastic surgery office, Dr. Karamanoukian accepts most major PPO insurance plans for septoplasty and submucous resection. Surgery takes less than one hour to perform in most cases and recovery is relatively straightforward. Please call our patient care coordinators to discuss your options for septoplasty in Los Angeles.