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Can I Work Outdoors After a Rhinoplasty if I Use Sunscreen?

asked 1 year ago by jmsn2393 in Haverhill, MA
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: sunscreen, work

I work outdoors at a conservation site for most of my summer afternoons. I'm worried that I will damage the results of my rhinoplasty doing this, even if I wear sun screen. It has been 3 weeks since my surgery and I have been working outside for the past 2 days. Will I be okay if I use sun protection, or will this cause permanent damage to my nose?

7 answers to Can I Work Outdoors After a Rhinoplasty if I Use Sunscreen?

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Sun exposure after rhinoplasty

It is very important to use all possible forms of sun protection in the early months after rhinoplasty (sunscreen, hat, taping the nose)
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Avoid Sun Exposure

It is not a good idea to get direct sun exposure on your face. Not only the UV rays could harm the nose skin but the heal will also cause swelling. * Remember, your skin has been operate on and is already swollen. Sun exposure and heat may delay the healing and prolong the swelling.
Ivan Thomas, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Applying suncreen on nose after Rhinoplasty...

Applying sunscreen to the nose is necessary after Rhinoplasty as your nose will be more sensitive to the sun after surgery. As long as you use it faithfully, no permanent damage should occur to the nose. Make sure to especially cover the incision site, because the sun can cause skin discoloration. Since it has only been three weeks since your surgery, you still need to be careful regarding strenuous activities. You can work out and run, but you... more
Andrew Miller, MD

Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Can I Work Outdoors After a Rhinoplasty if I Use Sunscreen?

Not a problem at all. Just ensure that you use an SPF of 50 or higher to the transcollumelar incision (between the nostrils) during the summer months. This will prevent any redness or irritation developing. Don't forget also, that the sun will deflect off the pool water and hit you underneath the nose...so ALWAYS be good about remembering to use it. You won't damage the results of your rhinoplasty by working outside this summer. But be careful not to... more
Shepherd G. Pryor, MD

Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.valleyfacialplasticsurgery.com

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Sunscreen Recommended After Rhinoplasty

Dear jmsn2393- It's usually recommended to use sunscreen after your rhinoplasty, because sun damage may slow down healing of your incisions and make your surgical scars more red, thick, and prominent. Even if you have internal incisions only, sunscreen would be prudent to avoid any skin damage to your nasal skin while it's still healing, only 3 weeks after your surgery. Of course, it's always best to ask your plastic surgeon who did the... more
Roy Kim, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Suncreen After Rhinoplasty

Dear jmsn2393 Whenever you are working outside you should apply sunscreen/ sun block. In general it would be okay to apply sunprotection to the nose 10-14 days after rhinoplasty. Sincerely, Tom Kaniff, MD
Thomas E. Kaniff, MD

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialcosmeticsurg.com

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Can I Work Outdoors After a Rhinoplasty if I Use Sunscreen?

Always best to ask your chosen surgeon. Our recommendations are for our own patients. In my practice I would allow outdoor sun exposure with sunscreen protection. But I do not know you or your exact medical/surgical history so again ask your surgeon.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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