Septoplasty

Septoplasty s a surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage dividing the space between your two nostrils (septum). When the septum is crooked, it’s known as a deviated septum. The septum is called the structure in the central part of the nose that separates one nasal cavity from another. It is made up of bone and cartilage. When the septum deviates, it can block one side of the nose and significantly disturb the breathing process.

Septoplasty straightens the nasal septum by trimming, repositioning and replacing cartilage, bone or both.

Examples of septoplasty include the following:

A deviated nasal septum is a condition in which the separation (septum) between the nostrils is not in a straight vertical alignment. A deviated nasal septum can cause obstruction of breathing. A deviated nasal septum can be caused by a defect or congenital injury.

Septoplasty is performed under general anesthesia. Related risks may be infection, septal hematoma, and bleeding.