How long after rhinoplasty can I wear a face mask?

Question

I plan on having a rhinoplasty in the near future. Specifically, I’m having a columella strut graft (made from cadaver rib cartilage) placed in the tip of my nose to increase projection. When can I safely wear a face mask without compromising my results? Thanks.

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hello,
You can wear mask after the surgery. I suggest you to wear your mask upside-down for a while, so the soft part will touch the nose area (not the metal part).
I wish you the best.Regards,Dr. Bora Ok

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

I would recommend you to wail for 3 weeks after your surgery to have any type of treatment on your face or any mask.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You would need to ask your surgeon about your specific case. Personally I let patients wear a mask at two weeks

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear rhal22,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon iand follow all of her/his instructions.

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla, California

Robert Singer, M.D., FACS

La Jolla, California

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and I would ask my surgeon as he knows what he is doing and when it should be safe for you to wear a mask. That said if the mask chosen does not put pressure on the nose there may not be any problem after your splint is removed

Dr Corbin

Dr Corbin

How long after rhinoplasty can I wear a face mask?

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