Can I use regular nasal spray before turbinate reduction surgery?

A standard septoplasty on its own wouldn't be expected to make your external nose straighter, so if that's a concern you'd likely need a rhinoplasty. Without examining your nose it's hard for me to say what would need to be done to improve your congestion symptoms. A large perforation can...

A standard septoplasty where the incisions are hidden inside the nose shouldn't affect your nose piercing if the piercing is through your outer nostril. You should confirm with your surgeon that a standard septoplasty is all that would be needed, though.

Dear mix7709, if your deviated septum is causing issues, then there is a chance that insurance will cover the cost of surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and...

For the breathing issue you might want to see an ENT surgeon. You probably would benefit from inferior turbinate reduction.

Bony septum deviation can be recognized from the X-ray, but cartilaginous deviation can not be judged with X-ray. I recommend you to visit nearby ENT surgeon to check out whether your septum is deviated or not. In this X-ray, your bony septum does not look so deviated. Thanks.

If you have breathing problems but don’t need anything done for the appearance. Septoplasty and turbs should suffice. If you need external work done to improve the appearance you likely need those other Items done as well.