Can Rhinoplasty be problematic in winter?

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!

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

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.