Rhinoplasty Q&A
80%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
1,003 Reviews
Rhinoplastybefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Rhinoplasty Cost: $5,975

Learn about Rhinoplasty

5,053 people and 803 doctors are talking about Rhinoplasty

Get Free Email Updates

Nostril Piercing After Rhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by 276553anon in SFO
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 183 times
Tags: implant, piercing, risk

I had rhinoplasty with silicon implant to correct flat nose. The implant runs till the tip of nose. Can I undergo nostril piercing procedure now? What are the risks? Will it affect my cartilages or cause infection of the implant? Will the contour change?

2 answers to Nostril Piercing After Rhinoplasty

+1

Nostril Piercing after Silicone Nasal Implant

Wait at least 6 weeks after your rhinoplasty to pierce the nostrils. Infection is always a potential problem after nasal implants; there is added risk when the nose is pierced in the adjacent tissue.   
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Nose piercing after implant augmentation rhinoplasty (nose job)

Any penetrating injury to the nose with an implant has the potential to seed and infect the implant. Depending on the size and shape, particularly large guages, can cause the nostril to be distorted. It is probably wisest to avoid the piercing.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question