Oily Nose After Rhinoplasty?

Question

Its been a month since my rhinoplasty and since the cast removal my nose has been extremely oily. I have tried just about anything as far as makeup/facial and although it starts off oil free by mid day its so oily that I have to clean my nose. Is it normal? My normal skin is normal and in the summer it will get a little oily in T-zones but nothing like this. Is there something I can do about it? Will it go back to normal at some point? Any products I can use to minimize oily nose?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Any patient who has any degree of oily nature to the nose tends have a more oily quality after rhinoplasty in the early recovery period. This is self-limited.

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

if it has been a month it is unlikely that this is from being undre the splint.  although i agree that skin under the splint often gets very oily.

	i would wait about 3 months before you get concerned.

	this is usually a self - limiting issue

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

This is a normal issue following rhinoplasty, and nothing to worry about. Your oily skin will improve over time. I would recommend talking to your surgeon about treatment options in the meantime, as he/she may be able to make recommendations and/or refer you to a board certified dermatologist. I hope this helps, and good luck with the remainder of your recovery!

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

First, you nose was under tape for at least a week. That wreaks havoc on young skin. Then you aren't able to cleanse it normally for weeks. Even then the skin has been traumatized and venous drainage compromised for a few months. Ask your doctor or even your friendly neighborhood dermatologist the best products for reducing nasal oil and reducing nasal acne. You might need more aggressive treatments but please avoid anything that uses pressure such as extractions.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Trauma to the skin, as one would experience with rhinoplasty, triggers a protective response whereby the skin secretes oil (and other changes as well). The skin will return to normal as the swelling subsides.

Oily Nose After Rhinoplasty?

Answers (7)

Answer: Nose are often very oily for even up to a few months after rhinoplasty

Answer: Nose are often very oily for even up to a few months after rhinoplasty

Answer: Oily skin after rhinoplasty is common.

Answer: Oily skin after rhinoplasty is common.

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Oily Nose After Rhinoplasty?

Answers (7)

Answer: Nose are often very oily for even up to a few months after rhinoplasty

Answer: Nose are often very oily for even up to a few months after rhinoplasty

Answer: Oily skin after rhinoplasty is common.

Answer: Oily skin after rhinoplasty is common.

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.