A septoplasty involves the removal and/or straightening of a portion of the nasal septum, a wall separating each nasal cavity and supporting the nasal tip bridge. A septoplasty is intended to treat nasal obstruction leading to difficulty breathing through the nose. A rhinoplasty involves surgery on the external cartilage and bone of the nose. A septoplasty is often performed with a rhinoplasty, both functional and cosmetic.