How Long After Rhinoplasty Can You Get Your Septum Pierced?

Hi Cazz. I would advise not to have your septum pierced for the following reasons. First, even without rhinoplasty, any piercing that involves the cartilage can lead to infection and possible resorption of the nasal septal cartilage. In turn, cartilage loss can lead to compromised nasal structural support, which may adversely affect your appearance and your nasal breathing. Second, during rhinoplasty, cartilage grafts are sometimes placed in the area of your lower septum. Those grafts can also resorb in the setting of piercing-related infection or chronic inflammation in the vicinity. Discuss your plans with you surgeon and seek his or her opinion about your plans. Good luck.

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are complex operations.  This is the first I have heard of someone getting there septum pierced.  I would highly encourage you not to do this.  It may lead to significant crusting, nasal airway obstruction, infection, and possible septal perforation.  Not to mention, it may have long term effects on the results after rhinoplasty.