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Can I get a septum piercing after Asian Rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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elle_eunjiAug 24, 2017

I had asian rhinoplasty about 2 months ago and was wondering if a septum piercing is possible now that my nose is changed. My tip was augmented using rib cartilage, so instead of that squishy piece of skin in between my nostrils it is stiff cartilage. Once my nose is completely healed, about 1-2 years from now, can I get this pierced?

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