Septoplasty, performed by Dr. Sanjay Kewalramani can be conducted with either local or general anesthesia. The process of septoplasty takes about 30-45 minutes on average. An absorbable suture is used to seal the wound. You may put a nasal pack (removed after 1 day) within the nose to maintain the repaired septum and avoid postoperative nasal bleeding. Complete recovery time after surgery is 2-3 weeks.