The nasal valve is the narrowest area in the nose that air flows through. It is affected by the septum, inferior turbinates and the outer cartilage of the nose. Nasal valve surgeries address all of these areas
What To Expect
- Certain nasal valve surgeries can be performed in the office but the majority are performed in the OR.
- You will have initial nasal congestion from swelling in the nose .
- You will have prescriptions for pain medication along with an antibiotic.
- Depending on the type of work you do, you may only need to take off the day of surgery.
