I Am Going on a Vacation in Hawaii After One Month Post Op Rhinoplasty. Will This Be Ok?

Generally speaking, you should be cleared to take a vacation by
the one-month mark of your rhinoplasty recovery. At this point, you should be
okay’ed to fly, though your surgeon must be the one to give you
the final decision on this. As for enjoying your time in Hawaii, I would advise
that you be mindful of your recovering nose while on your vacation. Do not
participate in water activities or strenuous physical activities, and be sure
to regularly apply sunscreen to your healing nose. Your nose could still refine after a rhinoplasty especially if there was graft work done or if there is thick skin. As long as you are being
cautious and are being practical about what you can and can’t
participate in, your recovery should not interfere with your plans to go to
Hawaii.

It is perfectly fine for you to go on your vacation one month after rhinoplasty.  The bones of the nose, assuming your surgeon had to fracture the bones, are very stable.  Still, I would avoid situations were your nose could receive contact or trauma, such as contact sports.  As alway, you should use sun block on the nose for general good skin health.

You will be perfectly fine on your well deserved vacation. At this point traveling by plane is safe for you. Go and relax, but still be careful. Please protect yourself from the sun- use sunscreen and avoid direct sun on your face, especially nose area. You are still only 4 weeks after the surgery, so take it easy and do not overdo it.  Allow yourself about 6 weeks before diving and going back to contact sports. You can enjoy nice walks on the beach. Have fun and be safe. At this point you are also 

There is no contraindication to vacation one month after rhinoplasty. Is essentially a stable is it would be had no rhinoplasty been done.

You should be OK to travel at this point but clear this with your surgeon prior to scheduling your trip. The risk of sitting at the beach is that there is alot of reflected light that is not blocked by the umbrella above you. In addition to broad spectrum sunscreen and an umbrella you should also wear a wide brimmed hat that will further protect your nose from the sun. I hope this information is helpful.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon