Septoplasty (Repair of deviated nasal septum)

Surgery to straighten the bone and cartilage that divide the area between your two nostrils (septum) is known as a septoplasty (SEP-toe-plas-tee). A deviated septum is one in which the septum is crooked. Due to inadequate drainage, a deviated septum can make it more difficult to breathe through your nose and increase your risk of developing sinus infections.

Your nasal septum is moved to the middle of your nose during a septoplasty. Your surgeon may need to cut and remove a portion of your nasal septum in order to properly reposition it. This is done from inside the nose, thus making sure that you have no scar on your face

You'll probably discover that breathing is easier once a septoplasty heals. Your surgeon may go through the benefits of septoplasty with you.