Septoplasty (Deviated Septum)
Surgery to straighten the crooked wall inside the nose and make breathing easier. A deviated septum is among the most common surgical causes of a blocked nose.
Learn more →Sinus Surgery in Istanbul
Endoscopic (closed) sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis that does not respond to medication.
Who it helps
Who is this surgery for?
A heaviness and pressure in your face that has not lifted for months, constant post-nasal drip, a blocked nose, a fading sense of smell… Chronic sinusitis wears daily life down quietly. Most sinusitis settles with medication; but when symptoms persist despite treatment, endoscopic sinus surgery — opening the blocked sinus channels — becomes an option.
- Symptoms that will not pass — Facial pain, pressure and nasal blockage that persist despite courses of medication.
- Recurring flare-ups — Sinusitis attacks that return several times a year and cost you days each time.
- A weakened sense of smell — Smells becoming noticeably fainter or disappearing.
- Nasal polyps — Cases where polyps block the sinus channels.
The consultation and the process
What to expect at your visit
Dr. Teker assesses you personally at the consultation; he examines the inside of your nose with an endoscope and orders further investigation if he finds it necessary. The aim is to establish whether your symptoms genuinely come from the sinuses.
If surgery is needed, the technique is closed: endoscopic sinus surgery is performed through the nose, with no external incision on the face. The goal is to open the blocked sinus channels so the sinuses can ventilate and drain again.
The decision to operate is never rushed; your findings are explained in plain language and you talk through the options together. Dr. Teker also carries out your post-operative follow-up himself.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Does every sinusitis need surgery?
No. Most sinusitis settles with medication. Surgery is an option considered for chronic cases that do not respond to treatment.
Will the operation leave a scar on my face?
No; endoscopic sinus surgery is performed through the nose, using a closed technique. No external incision is made on the face.
Can my sinusitis come back after surgery?
Every patient's picture is different; accompanying factors such as allergy can influence the course. Dr. Teker assesses you personally at the consultation and shares openly what you can expect.
How is the decision to operate made?
Based on your examination findings, how long your symptoms have lasted and, where needed, further investigations. The decision is never rushed; you talk the options through with Dr. Teker.
Procedures
Related procedures
The procedures most often read together with this page.
Let's assess your symptoms together
Call us or write on WhatsApp with your questions — the clinic is open weekdays 09:00–17:00 and Saturdays 09:00–15:00.