Can you apply sunblock over sutures 4 days into rhinoplasty and blepharospasty?

Hi Victoria,It's best to ask your surgeon, but I normally tell my patients to wait 10 days before applying anything because antibiotic ointment to the incisions.  Cover the incisions with sunglasses, hat, etc.  Good luck!

Hello victorialee,It is probably best to check with your surgeon to get an answer specific to your case, but for my patients, I suggest waiting about 2 weeks before putting sunblock on suture lines. Instead, I have them put an ointment like vaseline, or bacitracin on the wounds for those 2 weeks. Areas away from the sutures (bridge of the nose, etc...) can take sunblock soon after the cast comes off.Have a nice day,Michael M. Kim, MD