Can nostril or septum piercing holes be kept open during rhinoplasty?

October 15, 2024
Asked By:Charming854898 in Houston, Texas

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.

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