How much does a Septoplasty cost in the UK?
- mrtimbiggs4
- Dec 29, 2025
- 3 min read
If you suffer from a chronically blocked nose that has not improved with nasal sprays, you may have been told you have a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, or both. In these situations, surgery can be very effective.
One of the most common and successful procedures for nasal obstruction is septoplasty combined with powered endoscopic turbinoplasty.
At Medicana Winchester, this procedure is offered privately at a clear, fixed cost of £4,148.
Septoplasty cost UK
What Is Septoplasty?
Septoplasty is surgery to straighten the nasal septum — the wall of cartilage and bone that divides the nose into left and right sides.
When the septum is significantly deviated, it can cause:
Persistent nasal blockage
One-sided breathing difficulty
Mouth breathing
Snoring
Reduced response to nasal sprays
Septoplasty corrects the internal structure of the nose to improve airflow, without changing the external appearance.
What Is Powered Endoscopic Turbinoplasty?
The turbinates are soft tissue structures inside the nose that help warm and filter air. In many patients, they become chronically enlarged, further narrowing the airway.
Powered endoscopic turbinoplasty:
Is performed under direct endoscopic vision
Uses precise instruments to reduce turbinate size
Preserves the normal nasal lining
Avoids excessive tissue removal
This modern technique improves airflow while maintaining healthy nasal function.
Why Are These Procedures Often Done Together?
Septal deviation and turbinate enlargement frequently coexist. Correcting only one often gives incomplete relief.
Combining septoplasty with powered turbinoplasty:
Maximises airway improvement
Reduces the chance of persistent blockage
Provides more predictable long-term results
This combined approach is now considered best practice for many patients with structural nasal obstruction.
How much does a Septoplasty cost in the UK?
The total private cost is £4,148, which typically includes:
Consultant level care
Septoplasty
Powered endoscopic turbinoplasty
Anaesthetic and theatre fees
Hospital stay (day case)
Post-operative follow-up
This represents excellent value compared with more complex nasal surgery and offers a clear, transparent pricing structure.
Prior to the surgery, initial consultation with flexible nasal camera assessment is required, priced at £375. To decide on suitability for surgery.
What Is Recovery Like?
Most patients can expect:
Limited nasal packing
Ability to breathe through the nose immediately
Mild congestion and swelling initially
Return to work after 14 days
Gradual improvement over several weeks
Because powered techniques are used, trauma is minimised and recovery is usually straightforward.
Who Is This Surgery Suitable For?
Septoplasty with powered turbinoplasty is suitable if:
You have tried at least 3 months of steroid nasal spray correctly
Your main problem is nasal blockage, not cosmetic appearance
Examination confirms septal deviation and turbinate hypertrophy
There is no major external nasal deformity
If there is also nasal valve collapse or external deviation, functional septorhinoplasty may be more appropriate — this is discussed during consultation.
Who Performs This Surgery?
In Hampshire, septoplasty with powered endoscopic turbinoplasty is performed by Mr Tim Biggs, Consultant ENT & Rhinology Surgeon with extensive experience in both functional and advanced nasal surgery.
Summary
Procedure: Septoplasty + powered endoscopic turbinoplasty
Indication: Structural nasal blockage
Cost: £4,148 (plus £375 initial consultation including flexible nasendoscopy to decide on suitability)
Setting: Private day-case surgery
Recovery: Quick return to normal activity
If you are considering surgery for a blocked nose and want a modern, effective solution with transparent pricing, this combined procedure is often an excellent option.
To enquire or book an assessment:
📍 Medicana Winchester
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