Im going to have a rhinoplasty soon, I was wondering if i can go for the surgery with makeup on? Or do I have to take it off?

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If its ok I rather go with make up on, or at least just on the eyes and nothing on the skin?and what about nail polish? Im going for a closed rhinoplasty to shave down a small hump i have on the bridge of my nose, its a big insecurity. Is it possible that the hump/bump grows back after rhinoplasty?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would arrive without makeup.  The hump should not grow back.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, California

Jamil Ahmad, MD · Answer

You should not wear any make-up at all the day of surgery as it will have to be completely removed to allow your face to be sterile prepped at the start of surgery. With regards to dorsal hump reduction, the dorsal hump generally does not regrow following surgery assuming your facial skeleton has reached maturity. For women, this is typically between 14-16 years of age.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is a good idea to leave all your jewelry  at home  and remove all makeup when coming in  for outpatient surgery. Once the hump was removed it should not come back, however there are small instances of having to go in and do a filing  touchup procedure if a little bump is still present a year later. For many examples of hump removal, please see  the link below

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

Remove all the make up and nail polish.  This will allow the surgeon and anesthesiologist to better treat you.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Do not wear makeup and nail polish to surgery.  Once the hump/bump is shaved off, it will not grow back.  Best wishes for a successful surgery!

Im going to have a rhinoplasty soon, I was wondering if i can go for the surgery with makeup on? Or do I have to take it off?

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