I had a septoplasty 2 years ago. I would like to get a septum piercing... would this be ok? I know my surgeon was against them in general, but I am more concerned with the real likelihood of damage based on the piercing being done correctly. Thanks!
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It's really difficult to tell without preoperative photos and a better postoperative frontal view. It's a question best answered by your plastic surgeon as he is the only one who really knows what took place. Even if you do need a revision, it is best to wait at least 12 mos to allow...
Dear furqi,
Thank you for your question. It normal to have transient swelling after septoplasty that can come and go after the surgery but you should have periods where you can breathe through your nose and then periods where its more difficult. I would use a lot of nasal saline spray to...
After a septoplasty is done it is to be expected that the columella and base of the nose will remain swollen for quite some time. With time gravity pulls the swelling down to the lower parts, and these are the last to go down. Also if the rest of the nose was not operated on (no rhinoplasty was...