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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November 11, 2024

Answer: Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 11, 2024

Answer: Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2024

Answer: Nasal piercings

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 16, 2024

Answer: Nasal piercings

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Rhinoplasty

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSCCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Rhinoplasty

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Answer: Nasal piercing and rhinoplasty

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