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April 19, 2022 | Septal Perforations.

Non-surgical management options for nasal septal perforations.

Nasal septal perforations are holes in the nasal septum, the middle partition that divides the nasal cavity into two halves. While there are many potential reasons why a septal perforation may form, the most common cause is previous septal surgery. Not all individuals with septal perforations have symptoms. Many people have small septal perforations who […]

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January 17, 2022 | Septal Perforations.

What is a septal perforation and how do we fix it?

A septal perforation is a hole in the nasal septum, the structure that divides your nasal cavity into two halves. While there are many potential causes for a septal perforation, previous septal surgery is the most common reason for a perforation. Not everyone with a septal perforation may benefit from surgery, because many small perforations are often […]

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December 01, 2014 | Septal Perforations.

How to Select a Surgeon for Septal Perforation Repair

Because repairing a perforated septum is so complex, it is imperative that you select a facial plastic surgeon who is a noted specialist in nasal surgery and has performed hundreds of septal perforation repair surgeries, as well as Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty surgeries. But, that is just the beginning, there is far more you need […]

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May 22, 2014 | Septal Perforations.

Septal Perforation Repair is Extremely Complex

A septal perforation is a hole known as a “perforation” in the nasal septum, which is the tissue that separates the nostrils. A perforation, in the nasal septum is not just a one-layered hole. Rather, it is a hole in the cartilaginous, or bony portion of the septum that separates your nose into two distinct […]

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March 16, 2014 | Septal Perforations.

Can my septal perforation be fixed?

Can my septal perforation be fixed? Or, do I have to live with this hole in my nose forever? One of the first questions patients with septal perforation as is, Can my septal perforation be fixed? The answer is not an easy one. Septal perforation is a very complex problem that requires a very complex […]

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