Septoplasty

Tbilisi

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahir Turan, MD · Last reviewed June 4, 2026

Septoplasty in Tbilisi is available at 3 hospitals in the Voumed network.

Septoplasty is the operation that straightens a deviated nasal septum, the wall of bone and cartilage that divides the nose into two channels, so that air can pass freely again and breathing becomes easy. It is a functional procedure that does not change how the nose looks from outside; instead it can help relieve a blocked nose, snoring, repeated sinus infections, postnasal drip and the headaches that a bent septum can cause. Many people travel abroad for septoplasty to reach experienced ear, nose and throat teams, avoid long waiting lists and recover quietly away from work and daily pressures. Because it is a closed, internal operation with a short recovery, it also fits comfortably into a focused medical trip.

At a glance

Anaesthesia: usually general anaesthesia, sometimes local with sedation
Hospital stay: day case or one overnight stay
Procedure time: about 30 to 90 minutes
Recovery: most normal activity within about a week; full healing of the inner lining over a few weeks
Time before flying home: usually 5 to 7 days, once internal splints or packing are removed and healing is checked
Results visible: easier breathing as swelling settles over 2 to 4 weeks, with the full benefit at a few months

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