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Is It Absolutely Necessary to Remove Piercings Before Rhinoplasty?

Lauren1
I have a cartilage piercing that is still healing and I'm advised not to remove for a year. I am looking to get rhinoplasty in the next five months or so. Will my surgeon refuse to go through with the surgery? Or will I need to get it removed? What could go wrong if I keep it in?

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