Tejas Ear Nose and Throat, P.A.
2300 Round Rock Avenue, Suite 203
Round Rock, Texas 78681 [map]
(512) 255 8070
Mon-Thu 8am - 5pm | Fri 8am - 3pm
Nasal Surgery (Septoplasty)
Enlarged Turbinates
Turbinate Reduction Procedure
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The septum, made of cartilage and bone, divides the nostrils into two. It is not uncommon to have a deviated or crooked septum. The surgery for straightening a deviated septum involves making an incision inside the nose and exposing the cartilage and the bone. The cartilage and bone are then remodeled to straighten the septum. The risks are minimal and the success rates are in the high 90's. Septoplasty is indicated in patients with nasal obstruction and sinus headaches.