Septoplasty (deviated nasal septum)

The nasal septum separates the two nasal passages. When it is deviated — from birth or following an injury — it can obstruct airflow and cause chronic nasal obstruction, snoring, recurrent sinusitis or headaches. Septoplasty is the operation that corrects this deviation. It is performed entirely from inside the nostrils, with no visible scar and no change to the shape of the nose. The surgeon straightens the septum by reshaping the deviated cartilage and bone, while preserving the strength of the nasal structure. It is a functional surgery whose goal is respiratory comfort. If necessary, it can be combined with a procedure on the turbinates (internal structures of the nose) to optimise the result. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, septoplasty is performed by experienced ENT surgeons, as part of a short hospital stay, with attentive support during recovery.