Septoplasty (SEP-toe-plas-tee) is 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. Septoplasty is the surgical correction of defects and deformities of the nasal septum . The septum is a structure made of bone and cartilage in the central portion of the nose that separates one nasal cavity from another. Although septoplasty is a very low-risk procedure, people should be aware of the potential complications and approach their doctor with any concerns. Septoplasty is a minor nose surgery that can achieve major results.The pain following a septoplasty is typically mild to moderate and generally feels like a sinus infection, with distribution across the cheeks, upper teeth.