I currently already have a nostril piercing but I plan on getting the septum piercing soon. Say both piercings are adequately healed; can the holes be kept open in any way? I’ve heard of sutures being used but i’m not sure that’s common practice. I ask as my body tends to close piercings holes extremely quickly. Not the end of the world but it would be a headache waiting all that time after rhinoplasty to repierce.
October 15, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination. Usually they will close with healing process of the nose, better to wait at least 1 month to do them again.
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October 15, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination. Usually they will close with healing process of the nose, better to wait at least 1 month to do them again.
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Answer: Nasal piercing and rhinoplasty A nostril piercing is not nearly as problematic in considering rhinoplasty surgery as a septal piercing. If you are considering a rhinoplasty and have not yet pierced your septum I would strongly encourage you to avoid doing so before surgery. Depending on your concerns, it is very common to access your septum during surgery. This involves elevating the tissues off of the cartilage and can also require borrowing some of this cartilage for other structural purposes. Septal piercing will complicate this, if it is necessary. You can return the nostril piercing after ~2-3 weeks assuming everything has healed without concerns. Sean Fisher Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon Seattle, WA
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Answer: Nasal piercing and rhinoplasty A nostril piercing is not nearly as problematic in considering rhinoplasty surgery as a septal piercing. If you are considering a rhinoplasty and have not yet pierced your septum I would strongly encourage you to avoid doing so before surgery. Depending on your concerns, it is very common to access your septum during surgery. This involves elevating the tissues off of the cartilage and can also require borrowing some of this cartilage for other structural purposes. Septal piercing will complicate this, if it is necessary. You can return the nostril piercing after ~2-3 weeks assuming everything has healed without concerns. Sean Fisher Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon Seattle, WA
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