The newest and least invasive techniques for treatment of these problems are now available at UCLA School of Medicine. After a thorough medical evaluation your condition will be diagnosed and a treatment plan will be fitted to your condition, lifestyle, and long-term goals. A team of physicians including Internist, Allergist, Pulmonary, Neurologist, Head and Neck, and Maxillofacial Surgeons specializing in these disorders are available for evaluation, second opinions, and treatment options. The latest surgical techniques are now minimally invasive, outpatient, and last between 30-45 minutes. Patients are started on nasal wash immediately after surgery which speed up the healing and allows most patients to breath through their nose during the recovery phase with minimal to no pain.
Most patients resume their regular activities within days after surgery.
The nose is one of the most fascinating and complex organs we have. In addition, it helps us sense the surrounding smells which are so important to one's quality of life. Sometimes the septum is crooked or deviated due to previous trauma, fracture, or may be congenital. A deviated septum may lead to significant impairment of air flow in the nose. Three simple steps are performed by the surgeon from the inside of the nose.