Septoplasty
Korean name: 비중격, 비중격교정 .
About this procedure
A surgery to correct a deviated septum in the central part of the nose. It is often performed for cosmetic purposes (to secure support for the nose line) or functional purposes (to improve rhinitis and nasal obstruction).
Who it's for
Individuals with nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum or those who wish to use septal cartilage for nasal surgery.
Effect
Aims to correct the inner nose line and improve function (relief of nasal obstruction), with results varying by individual.
How long results last
Permanent
Procedure time
Approximately 15-25 minutes for standalone procedures; up to about 1 hour when combined with functional rhinoplasty (based on data).
Anesthesia
Sedation anesthesia (based on data).
Hospital stay
Same-day (non-admission) (general standard, hospital confirmation required).
Recommended stay in Korea
7-10 days (general standard, hospital confirmation required). Actual schedule to be confirmed during hospital consultation.
Often combined with
Commonly performed in conjunction with cosmetic rhinoplasty (bridge and tip of the nose).
Alternative procedures
Functional rhinoplasty — Septoplasty is a structural correction itself, while functional rhinoplasty includes broader concepts such as improvement of rhinitis, but this survey did not clearly distinguish between the two.