4. No reaction. The post-operative temperature seldom rises above 99° F.
5. Absence of sepsis, with its possible extension to ears, sinuses, or cranial cavity.
6. No splints are required, and no plugs after the first 48 hours.
7. Rapid healing, without crust formation.
8. No risk of troublesome adhesions.
9. Short after-treatment.
10. Speedy establishment of nasal respiration.
11. Suitability for every variety of deformity of cartilage or bone in the septum which may require treatment.
12. No ciliated epithelium is sacrificed.
13. Accuracy of result can be depended on; the prognosis is, therefore, the more definite.