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Piercing after Ear Cartilage Removal
Hello,
I had to have ear cartilage removed 15 years ago to rebuild my nose. I am interested in adding a few piercings to the ear that had the cartilage removed, but my piercer was hesitant to move forward until I consulted a doctor. My question is would it be safe to have my tragus, my lobe, and possibly my helix pierced on the ear that had the cartilage removed?
I had to have ear cartilage removed 15 years ago to rebuild my nose. I am interested in adding a few piercings to the ear that had the cartilage removed, but my piercer was hesitant to move forward until I consulted a doctor. My question is would it be safe to have my tragus, my lobe, and possibly my helix pierced on the ear that had the cartilage removed?
You should really consult a doctor, preferably the surgeon who removed the cartilage, or who can get the records. Without knowing what you had removed, it's really impossible for anyone to answer this.
Your piercer wants a doctor consult, so you should probably get that done.
Good luck!
Your piercer wants a doctor consult, so you should probably get that done.
Good luck!
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