I've been wanting to get my septum pierced, but i used to snort pills quite a bit and am afraid that my nose may be affected from the abuse and it won't do well? i know the septum gets messed up from snorting things, but i didnt think the area they pierced is what gets the most damage?? does anyone have experience with this issue???

I also have a TINY nose...my piercer says the smallest he's ever seen, and so i am afraid a 16 gauge or 14 will look too gawdy with my small features.......can they pierce it with an 18?? or will they be able to tell when i go get it done that i damaged my nose snorting pills and refuse to do it??