Septoplasty (Deviated Septum)
鼻中隔矫正术
Duration
45-90 minutes procedure
Recovery
1-2 days hospital stay, 1-2 weeks nasal packing/splints, 4 weeks full recovery
Savings
~74% vs US
Average savings compared to US prices
Surgical correction of deviated nasal septum to restore nasal airflow and relieve chronic nasal obstruction, headaches, and sleep-disordered breathing. Chinese ENT surgeons commonly perform septoplasty with concurrent turbinate reduction or functional endoscopic sinus surgery when indicated. Modern endoscopic techniques allow precise cartilage and bone repositioning with minimal tissue disruption and faster healing.
Nasal Assessment
Nasal endoscopy, CT sinus scan, anterior rhinomanometry for airflow measurement, and identification of deviation severity and location
Duration: 1 daySeptoplasty Surgery
Endoscopic approach through mucosal flap elevation, deviated cartilage and bone correction or removal, repositioning of septum to midline
Duration: 45-90 minutesAdjunct Procedures
Concurrent inferior turbinate reduction if hypertrophied, functional endoscopic sinus surgery if chronic sinusitis present
Duration: 30-60 minutes additionalPost-operative Recovery
Nasal splint/packing removal at 3-7 days, saline irrigation regimen, gradual return to normal breathing, and healing assessment
Duration: 2-4 weeks- Restores nasal breathing and improves sleep quality
- Endoscopic technique with minimal external changes to nose appearance
- Often combined with turbinate reduction for comprehensive relief
- Fraction of the cost compared to Western ENT surgery
- Septal perforation (1-3%)
- Recurrence of deviation or incomplete correction
- Temporary numbness of upper front teeth
- Nasal adhesions (synechiae) requiring office treatment
Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.