Can Rhinoplasty be problematic in winter?

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I am planing to have Rhinoplasty in the wintertime, because I was thinking that the cold temperatures would help with the swelling to go down a little faster. Now I am a little worried, that I might catch a cold in the healing progress, because I often have a running nose in the winter for weeks. Would it be better to wait with surgery till summer?

Benjamin C. Marcus, MD · Answer

As a surgeon who does many rhinoplasty's and practices in one of the colder places in the United States I can assure you that there's nothing dangerous about having rhinoplasty in the wintertime. That being said normal frostbite precautions  always should be taken!

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Rhinoplasty is perfectly fine year round. While you might catch a cold in the winter you have the risk of a sunburn during the summer time. I am actually more concerned when my patients develop sunburns either before or after rhinoplasty. If winter is the best time for you to pursue surgery, go for it. I would caution you in the first few months to avoid prolonged exposure to the cold as the nasal tip can be a little more cold sensitive and tender following surgery. Good luck!Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Garrett H. Bennett, MD · Answer

Seasons won't really effect the results or increase your chance of getting sick. A rhinoplasty will make your nose "feel" like a bad cold whenever you have the procedure. If you have a season where your allergies are really bad or you always get sick then  you may want to wait for a time other that then.

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

During the first year the skin is still healing and should be protected. If you engage in outdoor activities in very cold weather you should be careful to avoid frost bite. When outdoors in intense sun, protection from the sun should be done.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty is performed during the summertime and wintertime without any problems. Its important not to go outdoors for an extended period of time, such as snow skiing in subfreezing whether when the tip of the nose is still numb.This is important to prevent frostbite. Closed rhinoplasty techniques would be preferential than open rhinoplasty in this scenario. For many examples, please see the link below

Can Rhinoplasty be problematic in winter?

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Answer: Time of year should not have a significant effect on healing.

Answer: Time of year should not have a significant effect on healing.

Answer: Rhinoplasty is not problematic during the wintertime.

Answer: Rhinoplasty is not problematic during the wintertime.

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Can Rhinoplasty be problematic in winter?

Answers (7)

Answer: Time of year should not have a significant effect on healing.

Answer: Time of year should not have a significant effect on healing.

Answer: Rhinoplasty is not problematic during the wintertime.

Answer: Rhinoplasty is not problematic during the wintertime.

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