What are the risks of having a Septoplasty?
Generally speaking, septoplasties are common, simple, and safe procedures that rarely result in serious complications. Here is the list of potential complications. • Septal Perforation: Occasionally, the septum may not heal correctly (especially if the nose is extremely crooked) and cause a hole in the septum. In most cases, the patient may never notice the perforation. In some cases, the hole may cause crusting or whistling. Surgical correction may be considered if the hole is bothersome. Revision septoplasties (second attempts) have a higher risk of perforations due to scarring from the previous operation. • Bleeding: During the procedure there is generally little bleeding. A small amount of bleeding may occur for the first 1-2 days. If bleeding does not stop you may require nasal packing or surgery to stop the bleeding. • Failed Correction: In some cases, the septum may not straighten completely or the septum slips back into place. A revision septoplasty may be required. • Infection
