I wasn't sure how long I need to wait to put on makeup after rhinoplasty? Also, is it dangerous for me to tan before the surgery? I don't mean literally the day before but a week or two before is that okay or will that mess up my skin? Thank you :)
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When you have structural facial surgery, like a rhinoplasty, it can be difficult going through the recovery process. At two weeks after surgery, however, you are way too early to draw any conclusions about what the final result will be. Aesthetic recovery from rhinoplasty is a process...
I don't recommend that my Rhinoplasty patients stick anything inside their nose, including Q-tips which, which IMHO can disrupt sutures and incision lines. You however should ask and follow the instructions of your Rhinoplasty Surgeon during your post Rhinoplasty stage.
Hi and thanks for your question. 1 year after rhinoplasty, if the surgery was well done and the nose is structurally in good shape, there should be almost no further changes. If the nose is changing after 1 year, that is a worrisome sign. Modern rhinoplasty leaves the nose...