Laser facial after rhinoplasty?

Question

Is it okay to have a laser facial i.e. Moxi if I ask them to avoid the nose area? Approx. seven months post- rhinoplasty. Thanks

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hi, It is better for you to consult with your facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and give you opinion based on examination. Yes,  you can do laser at this time.

Peter Chang, MD · Answer

The short answer is, yes. However, you'll want to consult your surgeon before doing so. When you do laser treatments to the face, the technician has to apply pressure to the area being treated. Therefore, it would be best to have your doctor release you to prevent any unwanted changes to your new nose!

Best of luck!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Especially since you are not likely requesting to have your nasal skin lasered. If you are looking to non-ablatively laser the rest of your face, I don't see any reason why not. Thank you for your question. Since the only Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. As long as it is not performed on the nose, then I allow this for my patients.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Piotr Rot, MD · Answer

7 months after rhinoplasty, you can safely have fractional laser surgery on your entire face, including your nose.

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