A deviated septum stems from the dislocation of the cartilage and bone that separates a person's nostrils. Septoplasty is a surgical technique used to correct a deviated septum. Risks of the procedure include the failure to resolve symptoms, scarring, a hole in septum wall, skin discoloration, abnormal nose appearance and fluid buildup in the nose, according to MedlinePlus, a website of the National Institutes of Health.
Breathing
By correcting the deviated septum with a septoplasty, a person benefits by gaining the ability to breath comfortably through his nose, according to the Mayo Clinic. A deviated septum obstructs the airway in the nose. This obstruction may cause a person to experience difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils. A person then needs to rely on breathing through his mouth.
Sinus Infections
A benefit of repairing a deviated septum is that it may relieve patients of chronic sinus infections. People with deviated septums may have sinus infections in which the area inside the nasal cavity becomes inflamed and swollen. They may also experience headaches.
Nosebleeds
A benefit of surgery to fix a deviated septum is the cessation of nosebleeds, according to the Mayo Clinic. People with deviated septums may experience frequent nosebleeds due to nasal dryness.
