I have my nose pierced, and Ill be getting revision rhinoplasty next year (not a big one, just a tiny bit getting shaved down on the side on my bridge and the tip lifted a little) My nose piercing is healed, so I can take it out for surgery. Will having the nose piercing in general cause problems for my revision?
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May 14, 2013
Answer: Nasal piercings are usually not a problem for rhinoplasty
It is possible to widen narrow nasal bones by performing osteotomies and holding them open and wider with spreader grafts. Please see the link below for examples of patients we have widened their narrow nasal bones
Nasal skin discoloration can be an ominous sign after rhinoplasty. Persistent reddish-purple discoloration as well as slow capillary refill (blanching of the skin with pressure followed by a very slow return of the pink color after the pressure has been removed) that alters with temperature can...
This is highly unusual. It could be a factor related to environmental allergies, thick skin, and/or a complex initial surgery. It's a good idea to see your surgeon to double check that everything is healing properly.