Can I still get septoplasty while I have a cold?

The septoplasty and narrow palate may be related but they would be treated separately. It sounds like you need an overall plan to deal with these. If your palatial expansion will involve surgery the septoplasty could conceivably done together, but most likely will be done aria Troy by two...

From your description, it sounds like you have what's known as a narrow internal valve angle. Your surgeon probably did what's called a Cottle Test, where he had you breath while tugging on your cheek to spread your internal valve open. A narrow internal nasal valve angle produces turbulent...

A septoplasty will only rarely straighten a crooked nose, and I highly doubt it would on your nose. Sorry.Also, correcting frontal asymmetries like yours is very difficult. I usually tell my patients that we can get it better, but never 100% straight, unless we also get just incredibly lucky.But...

If you are aiming for cosmetic changes, then no insurance will cover rhinoplasty.  If you have functional issues that have not improved with medical management, then septoplasty is generally covered.  

You clearly have a good case for having your septoplasty performed under insurance. However trying to navigate the costs and what you will have to pay out of pocket can be tough to figure out. You should see an ENT who also does rhinoplasty. They are used to trying to navigate this issue. ...