How Long Do I Have to Wait After Rhinoplasty to Wear Makeup?

After the splint comes off at 1 week ,you can start to wear makeup. I ask my patients not to put any makeup underneath the nose, where the incision is, for at least 2 weeks after surgery, but everything else can be covered with makeup at 1 week as long as you're careful and not applying too much pressure over your nose.
-Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group

Make up should be avoided during the first week after surgery if there is a nasal splint.  The nasal splint needs to remain dry and the use of make up, cleanser, etc...adds a degree of difficulty for patients in keeping the splint clean and dry.  However, it is perfectly acceptable to put makeup on the nose when the cast comes off at one week.  Tanning should be avoided prior to surgery and for at least 4 weeks after surgery.