Some surgeons say septoplasty is a 3 week recovery and some say it can take 6-12 months. Which is it?

Hello, hope you are well. The recovery for most patients is generally measured in weeks, not months. Usually by 4 weeks postop, healing has progressed to the point where patients no longer have an awareness that they are recovering from surgery; they are back to normal activities, their nasal function is noticeably improved, and they are not taking any medications or adhering to any special postop routine (aside from occasional nasal saline sprays or saline gel which is dependent on the individual).
Best,Dr. Tower