Nasal And Septal Surgery

Why this form of surgery is performed:

Nasal and Septal surgery is performed to correct severe breathing difficulties and alleviate severe congestion by opening up the airways on either side of the nasal passageways.

	Other Surgical Center Prices		Procedure Nasal Surgery - Special
Nasal Surgery with other offices. $9,500			Nasal Surgery Special (this Month)   Special (this Month)

In our Surgical Center we accept the following payment:

Cash Insurance (For more info click here) Credit Cards Financing Plan (For more info click here) Are patients outside of the Los Angeles area able to have a consultation and surgery on the same day?   We can help you with Travel Arrangement . (For more info click here) Many of out of town patients have their initial physical exam and consultation immediately prior to scheduled surgery. During this consultation, the doctors will discuss the surgery in full detail.

Insurance Guidelines:

Are the costs of Nasal Surgery covered by Insurance? Insurance typically does not cover cosmetic surgery, but may cover the costs associated with surgery that aims at correcting breathing function, major deformities, or injuries, either in whole or in part. You may submit information regarding your insurance carrier in the Patient/Inquiry department. Our staff will verify your insurance information and determine if your insurance covers the procedure. Insurance will be considered for this surgery if proper documentation are provided to substantiate medical necessity. You may also contact us at:         Tel. 1-800-585-7557 and provide us your insurance information over the phone for verification.

WHEN SUCH A PROCEDURE IS DEEMED NECESSARY:

Sometimes this may be the only option remaining when all other treatments like allergy shots etc. have failed to alleviate the symptoms. Even a slight physical deformity in the nasal area can result in problems that can severely impede a person's quality of life. The "septum" which is the two openings to the nostrils that are separated by just a thin wall of cartilage is especially prone and susceptible to injury. In some cases, a patient may just have a septum that does not develop properly. In these cases, the septum may become 'bent' or 'deviated', which can in turn cause difficulties in the sinuses or turbinates, which are other susceptible nasal areas. If the bone and cartilage in the nose becomes misaligned, this can cause increased air flow on one side and partial reduction in air flow on the other side, causing a definite imbalance. This imbalance in the flow or air will irritate the mucous membranes that line the insides of the nose and the 'turbinates', which are curved bones in the nasal passage that help to keep the nose lubricated and clean. This irritation can cause swelling and blockage on both sides of the nose. This swelling in turn can block access to the sinus cavities and prevent proper drainage.

Some of the problems that can arise due to improper drainage of the sinuses and require Nose Surgery may include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Discharge from the nose, which may include bleeding
• Post nasal drip
• Dryness of mouth
• Shortness of breath
• Snoring
• Headaches

1. The doctor may recommend one of the following procedures, or a combination of them, to help correct the problem, but this recommendation will vary based upon the individual symptoms being experienced by each patient: Septoplasty - This involves the surgical realignment of the septum in order to straighten it.

2. Osteotomy - This involves the fracturing and resetting of the nasal bones.

3. Partial Turbinectomy - This involves the reduction of the swollen turbinates.

4. Rhinoplasty - This involves the reshaping and restructuring of the nose for cosmetic and/or functional reasons.

These procedures are typically performed as outpatient procedures but may require a brief stay in the hospital. Anesthesia will range from just heavy sedation to general anesthetic. In either case, the patient will need someone to collect them from the hospital and take them home safely. Very little swelling and bruising should be evident if only the septum was straightened. However, in the case of refracturing, the swelling and bruising may take several weeks to subside.
The healing process may take several weeks and during this time, the utmost caution must be taken to avoid any blow or trauma from occurring to the nose. Some of the symptoms that were present before surgery may continue for variable amounts of time after the procedure, so it is wise not to expect instant results. Some relief can be obtained by using a saline spray several times a day, or through administering other medications. The symptoms may in fact remain, until the healing is complete, which may be a period of several months.
Nasal surgery cannot be expected to cure all symptoms, especially if the patient is also susceptible to allergies, but it can definitely help correct some major breathing and sinus problems.

The most common symptoms that sinus-sufferers describe are headaches,
facial pain, the loss of the sense of smell, post nasal drip, nasal congestion and the
inability to breathe through the nose.

TYPES OF ANESTHESIA

In our Surgical Center compare to number of other surgical center we prefer General Anesthesia, in which case you'll sleep through the entire operation .