What Age is Right for Surgery on a Deviated Septum? (photo)

The nasal growth plate is located within the septum, and injury to this area can stunt nasal growth. Therefore, a septoplasty or rhinoplasty is often delayed until the nose has stopped growing. Nasal growth in generally complete by ages 15-16 in females and ages 16-17 in males.

It's usually okay to have nasal surgery like septoplasty when you've completed your growth spurt. In males this is usually around 16-18 years of age.

You could seek another opinion to see if you are a candidate for surgery.

In the meantime you can read more about septoplasty surgery at my web reference link below.
 

Before a patient commits to the septoplasty procedure
to correct a deviated septum, it is important that he or she has reached full
physical maturity. This way, your surgeon can make sure that your nose has
stopped growing and that the surgery will accurately address the breathing
problems associated with a deviated septum. For women, physical maturity is
typically reached by age 18. Males continue to grow and develop until about age
20. Your surgeon is right; it is best for you wait another few years to best
ascertain that breathing problems will not recur.