How soon can I get a nose piercing after a rhinoplasty?

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How soon after a rhinoplasty procedure can I saftely get a nose piercing?

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

I’d recommend 10 weeks before piercing the nose after a rhinoplasty procedure but be sure to check with your specific doctor.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. You should not have piercings for at least 2-4 months. Then, if you talk to your surgeon and get approval, there is no obstacle to having a piercing.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Nose piercing can damage the underlying cartilages.  I see patients I operate on with a hole in the lower lateral cartilage as a result from the piercing.  

	The pros and cons of nasal piercing should be discussed with your rhinoplasty surgeon.  Generally speaking, piercing of the nose can take place at 8 weeks after a primary rhinoplasty.

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

You should wait at least 6-8 weeks in order to give you nose enough time to heal. In general, I would not recommend you ever re-pierce your nose after a rhinoplasty though. You also don't want to increase your risk of infection by piercing your nose. Of course, ask your own plastic surgeon what he/she recommends!
Best regards,
Dr. Speron

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Most wounds have healed within 6 weeks. However, exceptions include the possible use of an alar margin graft and therefore you should discuss this with your surgeon prior to proceeding.

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