A rhinoplasty, also known informally as a “nose job”, is an operation to change the shape and possibly breathing function of the nose. This nasal reshaping surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures.
A septoplasty is an operation to correct or remove part of the the septum (the midline bony-cartilaginous structure that separates your nostrils), in order to change the form or function of the nose. When done for breathing improvement purposes, a septoplasty may be covered by some insurances.