When to re-start skin care after rhinoplasty? Should patients typically need to wait longer than when the cast comes off?

There should be no reason not to resume skin once the cast comes off as long as you handle the nose itself gently. You might want to avoid the nose itself with strong exfoliants and perhaps RetinA for 2-3 weeks.

Dear luvluv, I would suggest speaking with your surgeons office and discussing what your current skin care regime is and they will inform you what to continue or discontinue. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.