Daviated Septum Surgery

Deviated septum surgery, medically known as septoplasty, is a procedure aimed at correcting a deviated or crooked nasal septum—the cartilage and bone that divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils. A deviated septum can lead to nasal obstruction, difficulty breathing, recurrent sinus infections, and other nasal symptoms.
During septoplasty, the surgeon makes incisions inside the nose and lifts the mucous membrane covering the septum. They then carefully reshape or straighten the deviated septum, removing any excess cartilage or bone if necessary. Once the septum is realigned, the mucous membrane is repositioned and the incisions are closed.
Septoplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under either local or general anesthesia. Recovery time varies, but most people can return to normal activities within a week or two, although strenuous activities should be avoided for several weeks.