• Nasal septum separates the inside of your nose into two chambers, or nostrils.

• Nasal septum, about 7 centimeters long in adults, consists of cartilage and bone

• Deviated septum is a septum that’s crooked or bent instead of straight.

• It block one or both nostrils and interfere with airflow.

• Your septum can become deviated from an injury, but you can also be born with it.

• Septoplasty is surgery inside your nose to straighten a deviated septum

No. Septoplasty is a minor, low-risk procedure.

Recovery usually takes a few days and requires an average of a week of downtime.

People with a deviated septum and have nasal obstruction may need a septoplasty.

In addition, healthcare providers may recommend septoplasty to:

• Remove nasal polyps.

• Treat chronic sinusitis.

• Stop recurrent (chronic) nosebleeds (less common).

• Address other conditions that block your nasal airway.

Septoplasty is most commonly performed in adolescents and adults.

While it's not generally done in young children, there are certain instances when your child's provider may recommend it.

Septoplasty is one of the most common procedures performed by otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat doctors, or ENTs). Surgeons in the U.S. perform about 260,000 septoplasties every year.

• Septoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis, so most people go home the day of their surgery.

• Surgery done under general anesthesia (asleep).

• procedure takes place entirely inside your nose.

• surgeon creates an incision on one side of your nose from inside and lifts the mucosa (a thin membrane that covers and protects the septum).

• surgeon to reshape the septum’s bone and cartilage.

• Sometimes will remove parts of the bone and cartilage, then reshape and reposition your nose’s underlying structures

• they’ll reposition the mucosa back over the septum.

• Your nose is not broken during surgery.

• The operation takes between 30 and 40 minutes.

• may insert splints to hold nasal tissue in place, prevent nosebleeds and reduce the risk of scar tissue. Usually, the splints stay in one week.

• Using dissolving stitches to close wound which disappear on their own over time.

• NO outside nose wound or suture

• NO nasal pack (most of the time)

• No bruising or swelling or colored periorbital or nose

• No nasal cast or nasal dressing

• No need for suture removal

Following septoplasty, you can expect mild to moderate discomfort. Many people compare the feeling to a sinus infection, with some pain and pressure around the eyes, across the forehead and across the cheeks and upper teeth. These side effects are normal and generally fade within a few days.

Septoplasty can improve airflow through your nasal passages. This can result in a number of benefits:

• Treats breathing problems caused by a deviated septum, nasal polyps or other similar conditions.

• Can reduce or eliminate snoring, giving you a better night’s rest.

• Allows your sinuses to drain better, resulting in fewer sinus infections.

No. While rhinoplasty focuses on changing the external appearance of your nose or focuses on the structural support of your nose, septoplasty targets the structures inside your nose. Rhinoplasty is generally a cosmetic surgery procedure, while septoplasty restores function.

No. Septoplasty itself doesn't change the shape of your nose. But, if you want to change the shape of your nose in addition to correcting your deviated septum, your surgeon may be able to combine septoplasty with rhinoplasty. Ask your healthcare provider about your treatment options.

Septoplasty complications are rare. But, like any surgical procedure, there are potential but rare risks. These include:

• bleeding.

• Infection.

• Scarring (this usually isn't visible since it's inside your nose).

• A perforation (hole) in your septum.

• Numbness of your nose and teeth (usually temporary).

• Toxic shock syndrome (rare).

• Spinal fluid leak (rare).

you should visit Emergency department soon if you experience:

• A heavy, uncontrollable nosebleed.

• Pain that worsens and doesn’t improve with medications.

• High fever.

• Chills.

• Headaches.

• Disorientation.

• Neck stiffness.