I have a deviated septum that I would like to eventually get straightened out. I can't afford any kind of surgery at the moment. However, I've been contemplating getting my septum pierced. I've always like the way it looks. I've tried wearing the temporary jewelry, but they all sit in my nose crooked because of how uneven my septum is... The only way I can see to wear the jewelry is to have the actual piercing. However, I'm wondering if this will cause any problems with future surgery?
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February 20, 2016
Answer: Can a septum piercing affect a septoplasty or rhinoplasty later on?
Hello,The upper lip, midface, and nasal base are very swollen. This drives the base down and out, making the tip overly rotated and projecting. You should see substantial improvement in the next few weeks. Best of luck!
Hi, I have performed and taught Rhinoplasty for over 30 years. From the history and photos, it appears that you sustained a nasal fracture. Your nose is healed after several months and a Rhinoplasty would be required at this point to reduce the nasal fracture of the bones and or cartilage.H...
Expelled air from a hair dryer is of such minor force that damage to a surgeon's work is unlikely at any stage post rhinoplasty surgery. Furthermore, at 3 weeks post septorhinoplasty, the dissected skeletal framework has already started to mend where damage to your nose would most certainly ...
