I had a nose piercing since August, and I just took it out because I noticed I developed a bump on the inside of my nose (it was fine before but I have been messing around/ trying to change it recently which I think caused it). Hopefully it will go away now the piercing is out but if it does not can I still get rhinoplasty in May? Also does this mean I am more likely to develop scar tissue post-rhino?
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April 7, 2020
Answer: I have a keloid/ bump from piercing inside my nose - can I still get rhinoplasty?
When a foreign body implant is not placed in the nose, and if there is no preexisting sinus infection, infection may not occur after rhinoplasty if no nasal packing is used. We have not seen infection nor necrosis in any of our patients after 21 years of performing rhinoplasty. Necrosis should...
As previously mentioned, the skin of your nose is considerably thicker that the model you are comparing to
You will benefit with cartilage grafts into the tip of your nose. You will most probably not achieve the definition of the model
Very challenging, see an experienced surgeon
Hello.
Great question. There is not set orderer your desired procedures. However, I will suggest discussing this with you surgeon for his post op recommendations. Every surgeons different post op protocols.