There are several types of surgery that can be performed to treat problems with the nose. Some common nose-related surgeries include:
- Septoplasty: This is a surgery to repair a deviated septum, which is a condition in which the septum (the wall between the nostrils) is shifted to one side.
- Rhinoplasty: This is a surgery to change the shape of the nose, either for cosmetic reasons or to correct a functional problem such as a deviated septum or a birth defect.
- Turbinoplasty: This is a surgery to reduce the size of the turbinates, which are bony structures in the nose that help humidify and filter the air we breathe.
- Sinus surgery: This is a surgery to remove blockages or open up the sinuses to improve drainage and airflow. It may be done to treat chronic sinusitis or to remove nasal polyps.
- Nasal reconstruction: This is a surgery to repair or rebuild the nose after injury or cancer surgery.
- Balloon sinuplasty: This is a procedure in which a small balloon is inserted into the sinuses and inflated to open up blocked sinus passageways. It is a less invasive alternative to traditional sinus surgery.
- Endoscopic sinus surgery: This is a surgery in which a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera (endoscope) is inserted through the nose to visualize and operate on the sinuses.
- Concha bullosa surgery: This is a surgery to remove a pocket of air (concha bullosa) that has formed in the nasal cavity. It can cause nasal congestion and difficulty breathing through the nose.