Acne Breakout 5 Weeks Post Rhinoplasty/septoplasty/turbinoplasty?

June 6, 2013
Asked By:slynne2488

I had rhinoplasty,septoplasty, & turbinoplasty 5 weeks ago and my skin just started to erupt with tiny pimples/bumps on the bridge of my nose (inbetween my eyebrows). The breakout spread down my nose and up my forehead. However, the whiteheads are only on my nose. I had mild acne rosacea before the surgery, but it was under control with an antibiotic wash and topical gel (which I still use). I've never had pimples on my nose before. Could this be related to surgery? If so, why so delayed?

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June 8, 2013

Answer: Rhinoplasty can trigger modest outbreak of acne on the nose.

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