Can I get my old nose back? Septum piercing cartilage trauma in lower cartilage (photos)

December 16, 2023
Asked By:Fabulous633921 in Chicago, Illinois

I pierced my septum multiple times in the medial and middle crus area?! Based on the picture of the circled trauma areas. The before pic is days after I pierced it the first time and let it heal, all was well. Then I pierced it another 3-4 times with only a week to let heal. Took it out again and everyday less cartilage seemed to be there or maybe detached? Scar tissue? Now my nose looks wider, shorter, retracted and pushed up. Plutrum is also longer. Can my nose be pulled back down to normal?

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December 19, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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December 19, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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August 27, 2024

Answer: It is difficult to see your concern in your photographs.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 27, 2024

Answer: It is difficult to see your concern in your photographs.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 26, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Selcuk Inanli, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
December 26, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Selcuk Inanli, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon

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