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Sunburn or Redness on Nose After Rhinoplasty

asked 1 year ago by gelee30 in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Oakley Smith, MD
Question viewed 1,107 times
Tags: redness, sunburn

I had my Rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago and now have noticed that the skin on the top lower portion of my nose is red and tender to the touch. I'm concerned because I have been doing a lot of driving and fear that the sunblock I use isn't strong enough. If it is indeed a sunburn then what can I do to get rid of it and how do I treat the redness? I'm worried that I did permanant damage to the skin on my nose! Will this go away? Thanks again for all of your helpful advice!

7 answers to Sunburn or Redness on Nose After Rhinoplasty

Nasal Skin Sun Sensitivity

The skin of the nose will be more sensitive to the sun than prior to surgery. If you are using a good physical sunblock with Zinc Oxide, you should be fine. I would be concerned however that you have developed a slight infection in the tip of the nose. This is usually caused by Staph (a type of bacteria that lives in the nose) and you should call to make an appointment to see your surgeon promptly.

Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Suntanning after rhinoplasty

Suntanning after rhinoplasty isn't a good idea. The overlying skin is already traumatized by the surgery and is therefore more sensitive. A sunburn causes more swelling. And swelling, both the patient and surgeon want to resolve as quickly as possible. Your redness may also be infection although this is less likely because it isn't shortly after the rhinoplasty.

Oakley Smith, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.droakleysmithrhinoplasty.com

Redness and Discomfort after Nose Job

Dear rhinoplasty patient from Dallas, You had your Rhinoplasty 7 weeks ago and started to noticed redness and tenderness on your nose after sun exposure and diving. This sounds like sun burn on tip of your nose and exacerbation of post operative swelling. I doubt it if this is infection or serious matter. Avoid sun exposure, apply moisturizer. If not improved or worsen in one week, you may want to contact your surgeon that point. Good luck

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

Tip redness of nose

I hope it is only sensitive skin that got sunburned. Are you sure it is not an infection? You may want to speak with your doctor.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tip Redness After Rhinoplasty

The redness is likely postoperative changes associated with healing of the incision (if it was an open rhinoplasty). If it is related to the sun, it will go away in a few days. If it does not resolve or starts to look worse, then you should have it evaluated.

Gary D. Breslow, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

Red nose after rhinoplasty

You should talk with your physician to ensure that you are not suffering from another problem. Get a higher rated sunscreen or sunblock that contains zinc or titanium oxide.Time should allow the redness to resolve.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty redness

Before guessing - I'd recommend you make an appointment to see your surgeon immediately. You want to make sure you don't have an infection, although it's possible it cold be sunburn if you burn easily and this is similar to your sunburns in the past. Please don't wait or guess! Please return to your doctor and have him help you figure out what's going on and what to do for it. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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