Rhinoplasty: Can't I Use Ear Cartilage If I Have Piercings?

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Hello~

💎your beauty universe! I am Dr. Shim Jeong-hwan, head director of Weverse Plastic Surgery :)💎

Many people who have piercings before getting rhinoplasty

wonder if they can still use their ear cartilage.

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Today, we will find out whether ear cartilage can be used

if you have piercings.

Can't I use ear cartilage for rhinoplasty if I have ear piercings?

The areas where piercings are usually placed are not the parts of the ear cartilage typically used for rhinoplasty,

so it shouldn't be an issue.

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Even if there is a piercing in the area where the ear cartilage is harvested, a small hole of that size does not cause a major problem.

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However, if the piercing has caused an infection and it is currently red and swollen, or if the cartilage has dissolved,

there may be cases where it cannot be used.

But this is not common, so you don't need to worry too much.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can ear cartilage be used for nose surgery even if I have ear piercings?

Yes, in most cases, it can be used. Generally, the area where piercings are made and the area from which ear cartilage is harvested for nose surgery are different, so it does not interfere with the surgery.

What if there is a piercing hole in the ear cartilage harvesting area?

If it's a small hole, it's generally not a big problem. Even if there is a piercing mark in the area where the ear cartilage is removed, such a small hole does not significantly affect the nose augmentation surgery.

Are there cases where ear cartilage cannot be used due to piercings?

Yes, it may be difficult to use if severe inflammation occurs. If the ear is red and swollen or the cartilage has melted due to a piercing, that cartilage cannot be used for nose surgery.

Is it common for ear cartilage to melt due to piercing inflammation?

No, it is a very rare case. It is not common for cartilage to melt due to piercing side effects, making it impossible to use ear cartilage for nose surgery, so there is no need to worry too much before the surgery.