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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Poor skincare can affect the skin overlying the nose, but will not affect the surgical results from the rhinoplasty procedure which involves sculpting both bone and cartilage. For skincare issues, best to seek care by a dermatologist.
Hi there and thank you for the inquiry. Each person's recovery is different, but most rhinoplasty patients find that the majority of their swelling and bruising goes down within 3 - 3 weeks. However, subtle changes and definition of the nose continue to develop over the next several months as t...
Thank you for your inquiry and images. Each person recovers differently from Asian rhinoplasty. Subtle changes and definition of the nose will continue to develop over the next several months as the nose heals and settles, and it can take up to 1 year to achieve complete healing. At 3 ...