I'm interested in getting a rhinoplasty done. My question is, is it okay to go boating a month after?

Thank you for your question. Going boating after 4 weeks should not be a problem but you need to be aware of a few things. It will be important for you to protect your nose from the sun, particularly if you have an incision under the nose from an open rhinoplasty. If you were to bump your nose you could change the position of the nasal bones and cartilage. You need to weigh up the risks of bumping the nose and see if it is a worthwhile one to take. A nice relaxing day on calm waters is a different boating experience to open water rough conditions and the risks would be very different. Enjoy the boating!RegardsDr Guy Watts

Hello! Thank you for your question! After any surgical procedure, you should be careful with incisions as well as avoidance of direct UVA and UVB rays in order to lessen the chance for hyperpigmentation of the skin and scars, which can take several months to resolve, if it ever does. As the tissue was elevated off of your nose along with any oother adjunct procedures, minimizing trauma to the area is critical for such a delicate procedure as the rhinoplasty. The ability of the affected area to heal has been slowed and you should try to avoid additional swelling to the area. The area will likely be numb for several weeks to months and will be difficult to feel when sunburn is coming on. Typical recommendations include wearing a hat and/or sunblock to the affected area for at least 6-12 weeks following the procedure.  You should also avoid trauma to the area for several months to protect the refinements made during the procedure. Also, avoidance of pools/lakes/jacuzzis/etc for 4-6 weeks is usually recommended to allow adequate healing and protection from stagnant water, that could potentially harbor bacteria.  Certainly discuss the postoperative instructions with your surgeon, as thoughts differ among surgeons. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

Going boating a month after rhinoplasty will be perfectly fine.  You need to avoid sunburn on your nasal skin during this time, however, because your skin will be much more sensitive to the sun for about six months.