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