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?
Answer: Piercings and rhinoplasty I would strongly suggest removing all nasal piercings prior to rhinoplasty. I would pose the question to you. Why would you want to risk having a less than perfect result with all of the expense and discomfort of having your nose fixed for a piercing that can be replaced if you choose to do so? Either wait for the piercing site to heal and have your rhinoplasty or have your nose repierced at a later date.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Piercings and rhinoplasty I would strongly suggest removing all nasal piercings prior to rhinoplasty. I would pose the question to you. Why would you want to risk having a less than perfect result with all of the expense and discomfort of having your nose fixed for a piercing that can be replaced if you choose to do so? Either wait for the piercing site to heal and have your rhinoplasty or have your nose repierced at a later date.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Removal of nose piercing prior to nose surgery is necessary It is important to remove the nasal piercing prior to undergoing elective cosmetic nasal surgery for fear of infection, staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria through the piercing into the nasal tissues. Removing the piercings really depends on whether or not any lower lateral cartilage tip surgery is being performed on the nose or just a hump removal. If no tip surgery is being performed it probably does not matter about the piercing. The piercing would need to be removed just for the day or two after the surgery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Removal of nose piercing prior to nose surgery is necessary It is important to remove the nasal piercing prior to undergoing elective cosmetic nasal surgery for fear of infection, staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria through the piercing into the nasal tissues. Removing the piercings really depends on whether or not any lower lateral cartilage tip surgery is being performed on the nose or just a hump removal. If no tip surgery is being performed it probably does not matter about the piercing. The piercing would need to be removed just for the day or two after the surgery.
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January 4, 2010
Answer: Piercings should be removed before Rhinoplasty Piercings should be removed before surgery when cautery is being used, and cautery is necessary during a rhinoplasty. Cautery can cause a burn at the site where any metal is touching skin. Your piercing should be able to be removed after your anesthesia is induced, and replaced before you wake up. That way you are protected, and your piercing is removed for only a short time.
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Answer: Piercings should be removed before Rhinoplasty Piercings should be removed before surgery when cautery is being used, and cautery is necessary during a rhinoplasty. Cautery can cause a burn at the site where any metal is touching skin. Your piercing should be able to be removed after your anesthesia is induced, and replaced before you wake up. That way you are protected, and your piercing is removed for only a short time.
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December 22, 2009
Answer: Piercings should be removed before Rhinoplasty YES! In rhinoplasties, electrical equipment can and will be used. So if metal is touching your skin (in nose or other areas) you could be burned. Why take the chance to ruin your future great result? Be careful out there. Regards.
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Answer: Piercings should be removed before Rhinoplasty YES! In rhinoplasties, electrical equipment can and will be used. So if metal is touching your skin (in nose or other areas) you could be burned. Why take the chance to ruin your future great result? Be careful out there. Regards.
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December 21, 2009
Answer: Cartilage piercing and rhinoplasty Any piercings in the nose should be removed prior to rhinoplasty for several reasons. The first is that it can become infected while undergoing the rhinoplasty. The second reason is if any type of cautery is used you can get a burn in that location. The third reason is it may obscure the anatomy during the surgical procedure making it difficult to perform the procedure in a symmetrical fashion. Depending on the extent of the rhinoplasty, it may be possible to repierce that same area two weeks after the procedure and the scar from the original piercing should be present and can be repierced in the same location. I hope this information helps.
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Answer: Cartilage piercing and rhinoplasty Any piercings in the nose should be removed prior to rhinoplasty for several reasons. The first is that it can become infected while undergoing the rhinoplasty. The second reason is if any type of cautery is used you can get a burn in that location. The third reason is it may obscure the anatomy during the surgical procedure making it difficult to perform the procedure in a symmetrical fashion. Depending on the extent of the rhinoplasty, it may be possible to repierce that same area two weeks after the procedure and the scar from the original piercing should be present and can be repierced in the same location. I hope this information helps.
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