Straightening a deviated septum to improve airflow — cosmetic only if a rhinoplasty is planned alongside.
Septoplasty straightens the septum, the wall of cartilage and bone between the nostrils, when it is bent enough to block airflow. It is done through the nostrils and does not change the outside of the nose on its own.
It is often combined with treatment of the turbinates inside the nose, and with rhinoplasty if a change in appearance is also wanted.
These are general points only. Whether an operation is suitable for you is decided by the treating surgeon after an in-person examination, your medical history and any tests they request.
You share photos and your medical history. The surgeon gives a first opinion on whether the operation is suitable and what it could realistically achieve.
The surgeon examines you in person, confirms the plan, explains the risks and arranges pre-operative tests before you give consent.
Under general anaesthesia, the bent parts of the septum are straightened or removed through the nostrils, and soft splints may be placed.
The surgeon reviews healing before you travel home, and you receive written aftercare instructions and remote follow-up.
The nose feels blocked and there may be some bleeding. Internal splints are usually removed after about a week.
Breathing gradually improves as swelling settles. You avoid blowing your nose forcefully and heavy exercise.
Healing continues inside the nose, and breathing is usually assessed after a few months.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
No, not on its own. A change in shape requires rhinoplasty, which can be combined with septoplasty.
Not immediately. The nose feels blocked during early healing, and improvement is usually noticed over the following weeks.
It depends on the operation. Many are planned around one to two weeks so the surgeon can check you and remove stitches or drains before you fly. Flying soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots, so your surgeon confirms when it is safe to travel.
The price depends on the operation the surgeon recommends after examining you, the hospital stay and any combined procedures. You receive a written, itemised quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.