Septoplasty and laser vasotomy, what the difference is

Septoplasty and laser vasotomy

The reason for visiting a plastic surgeon is not always a desire to correct external features;  patients often want to restore the normal functioning of an organ such as the nose. The curvature of the septum leads to difficulty breathing and excessive enlargement of the mucous membrane. In this case, septoplasty or laser vasotomy is indicated.

To correct the aesthetic problem, to eliminate the deformation of the nasal septum offers a plastic surgeon in Kiev – Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov. Modern equipment, an individual approach to each client, the use of the latest effective techniques – all this is created for patients.

Features of septoplasty and laser vasotomy

The purpose of these procedures is to correct the problem associated with difficulty breathing. However, they are conducted in different ways. Which of these techniques is used in a particular case can only be determined by the surgeon after consultation.

What is laser vasotomy? The operation is a minimally invasive method that solves the problem of nasal congestion caused by the enlargement of the lower turbinates. Their size is significantly reduced under the influence of a laser beam.

It is carried out in such cases:

• chronic form of rhinitis, when the patient regularly uses vasoconstrictor drops to improve nasal breathing;
• vasomotor rhinitis associated with impaired functioning of the autonomic nervous system;
• formation of adhesions inside the nose;
• curvature of the nasal septum;
• the occurrence of nasal congestion when exposed to certain allergens.

Laser vasotomy is performed in the clinic without hospitalization. The operation involves the use of local anesthesia and usually lasts no more than 15 minutes. In most cases, patients easily tolerate this intervention. After the operation, the patient is under the supervision of a doctor for 1-2 hours, then he can go home.

On the first day after laser vasotomy, there may be swelling of the nasal mucosa, which slightly complicates free breathing. This phenomenon is not a complication; for each patient the postoperative period can proceed differently and last from three to 14 days.

Septoplasty. This technique is aimed at correcting a defect in the nasal septum and restoring full breathing. On the aesthetic side, the shape of the nose does not change, while the intervention helps to solve the problem of nasal congestion due to persistent dry rhinitis.

Septoplasty is performed regardless of what provoked the deformation of the septum structure:

• in case of hereditary curvature;
• as a result of injury;
• in case of incorrect age-related formation of the organ.

Among the effective techniques performed on the nose, this type of surgical intervention is considered one of the most popular. It can be carried out using a laser, ultrasound, endoscopy and radio waves. It is done once, gives a good result, allowing you to get rid of the deformation of the septum.

What is the difference between septoplasty and laser vasotomy?

After the laser vasotomy procedure, the turbinates are significantly reduced in size, thanks to which the nasal passages are enlarged and breathing is easier. Septoplasty corrects the septum of the nose. During this operation the curved sections of the septum are eliminated, and the septum takes the correct position.

Septoplasty is one of the key corrective surgeries that lets the patient live a full life. After the manipulations, nasal breathing improves, the problem of snoring during sleep is eliminated, congenital defects and the consequences of injuries are removed.