Both septoplasty and rhinoplasty are associated with mostly mild pain, and postoperative opioid requirements are quite low.
Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty Patients Require Few Opioids for Postsurgical Pain
Both septoplasty and rhinoplasty are associated with mostly mild pain, and postoperative opioid requirements are quite low.

When Should Pediatric Septoplasty Be Performed for Nasal Airway Obstruction?
Septoplasty should be performed in patients with functional problems related to congenital anomalies or trauma.
Factors Associated with Increased Opioid Use in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Concurrent septoplasty and younger age were associated with increased opioid usage, although the majority of FESS patients did not take more than five opioid tablets after surgery.

Does a Single Dose of Pregabalin Help with Postoperative Pain After Septoplasty?
Pregabalin given one hour before septoplasty decreases postoperative pain and lowers the requirement for postoperative analgesics, with no significant increase in side effects

What Are the Indications for the Use of CT before Septoplasty?
Reliance on CT for selection of septoplasty candidates is discouraged
Septoplasty, Ambulatory Oropharyngeal Surgery Combination Is Safe
Research shows no increase in rate of unplanned revisits or postoperative hemorrhage

Clinical Consensus Statement on Septoplasty Released
Clinical Consensus Statement on septoplasty clarifies role of the procedure