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

Question

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?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

It is possible that 4-5 piercings (perhaps with a hole rather than a punch?) led to loss of cartilage support in the area which has in turn caused sagging, retraction, and widening of the nose.

The good news is that we can improve this. It should be possible to recreate that area with new cartilage to restore and strengthen your nose.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If your columella has lifted after nasal septal manipulations with piercings, it may be best to just leave it alone. Septal piercings are not usually through the medial crura. They are typically through the membranous septum. That is the area between the bottom of the septal cartilage and the top of the medial crura. There is no septum here. I hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can see from your photos You may have damaged your nose in septum piercing piercing It is possible to transform your nose into the shape you want with a single operation I recommend you rhinoplasty surgery.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best regards!

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

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