Shaving and haircut post op?

Question

When is it safe to get a haircut by a barber and start shaving again with an electric razor following an open rhinoplasty

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question, after 1 month you can get haircut.
Best Regards!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

You will have a dressing on your nose for around 1 week after your surgery. Once that is removed, you can shave again normally. I hope this is helpful, and I wish you all moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I advise my patient that this is fine five days after surgery. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Best wishes and good luck.

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

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD · Answer

Most patients can safely shave with an electric razor within about 1 to 2 weeks after open rhinoplasty, once the initial swelling and tenderness improve. For a haircut, it's usually fine around the 2-week mark, provided you’re careful to avoid accidental bumps or pressure on the nose.

Your surgeon can advise you on the right timeline for your particular healing progress, since some patients may need a little longer before resuming normal grooming activities.

Pawel Szychta, MD, PhD, DSc · Answer

After an open rhinoplasty, it’s usually safe to get a haircut or shave with an electric razor after 1–2 weeks, once swelling has reduced and stitches are removed. Be cautious to avoid pressure or contact with your nose during these activities. Follow your surgeon’s specific advice for the best results.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

You can shave and get a haircut anytime after a rhinoplasty procedure. Much more important is to choose your surgeon based on extensive experience with rhinoplasty, since this surgery is the most difficult procedure to perform correctly in the entire field of cosmetic surgery. In our practice, we only perform closed rhinoplasty, not open rhinoplasty, which avoids the external scar on the on your nose. In addition, there's no painful packing and all the incisions are placed on the inside of the nose.

Shaving and haircut post op?

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