Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage that divide the space between the two nostrils (septum).

When the septum is crooked, it is known as a deviated septum. A deviated septum can make it difficult to breathe through the nose and can increase the risk of sinus infections due to poor drainage.

During septoplasty, the nasal septum is repositioned to the middle of the nose.

This may require the surgeon to cut and remove parts of the nasal septum before reinserting them into proper position.

Outpatient surgery that is generally not very painful and that does not leave an external scar on the patient. Adequate follow-up is required after surgery by the otolaryngologist.