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Does a Septum Piercing Cause a Deviated Septum Problem?

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Shepherd G. Pryor, MD
Question viewed 1,187 times
Tags: deviated septum, piercing, septum

against my mothers wishes (sorry ma) i plan on getting a septum piercing so i can wear a CBR.., before doing it, am i going to cause a deviated septum problem that requires fixing later?

4 answers to Does a Septum Piercing Cause a Deviated Septum Problem?

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Nose piercing and septal deviation

You should be more worried about creating a septal perforation ... or a permanent hole in the middle of the nose. This would create a life long irritation in the nose with bleeding, crusting, nasal obstruction and commonly a whistling sound when you breathe through the nose. Secondary repair of this issue has overall dismal percentage success rates in even the most experienced hands. If you are just piercing the side of the nose or columella (area between your nostrils)... more
Shepherd G. Pryor, MD

Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Complications of nasal piercing.

If its the side of your nose (the most common site), then your septum won't be affected as its located in the middle of your nose. If its truly the septum then its unlikely to cause a deviated septum. This is because its the membranous septum which is pierced. This is the fleshy piece between your nostrils. A deviated septum refers to the cartilaginous (and sometimes bony) part further inside your nose. However it can be the cause of a few problems. If an infection occurs and spreads... more
Oakley Smith, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose piercing and deviated nasal septum

Nasal piercing of the ala (nostrils) should not affect the septum. Piercing of the columella (center/base, near where the nose meets the upper lip) may cause or worsen a deviated septum. Piercing in this area may also affect the cartilage of the tip of the nose by damaging the cartilage. As I understand, septum piercing should go through the membranous part of the septum. This area between the cartilage of the septum and the cartilage of the tip of the nose. This softer area can be moved... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose piercing

A nasal piercing MAY cause much more than a simple deviation. The piercing is done near or through the (vertical) septal cartilage. If the wound now or in the future becomes infected, the surrounding cartilage can literally melt away. This results in a larger hole with collapse of the tissue and structures nearby. Depending on the extent of such loss, the tip of the nose and middle of the nose may lose support - either one results in a BAD cosmetic result which is hard to repair and which... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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