I got my rhinoplasty may 10th, can I go to the beach and tan and get in the water and wear makeup or do I have to keep it really clean and sanitary? Can I be out in the hot sun a long time or not?
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H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Unfortunately it's too early to tell how your nose will look a year from now. Your concerns are valid, however it does take up to 12 to 18 months for swelling to subside and everything to settle. My advice is to try to stay patient and give it time. You should make regular visits with your...
As you have already mentioned, tanning beds are not a great idea in general due to the fact that they will cause your skin to age more rapidly and increase your risk of future skin cancer. Having said that, for the first 3 months or so following rhinoplasty, sun exposure will tend to cause...
You appear to be a very good candidate for rhinoplasty surgery to refine your nose. The DSN muscle can be transected but smiling will still elevate the outer nostril area. Shortening of your nose and supporting your tip with an open rhinoplasty technique will make your nose aesthetically b...
