If my Nose Has a Sunburn on the Day of a Rhinoplasty Surgery, Can I Still Get Operated On?

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Yesterday I got a sunburn on my nose and cheeks, but didn't notice until this morning. I will be getting rhinoplasty done in a little less than a week and don't know if I will still have the sunburn on my nose or if it will be gone by then. If my nose does have a sunburn by the time that I am scheduled to have surgery, will the doctor still be able to operate on my nose? sunburn will be gone by then or will still be

Thomas Buonassisi, MD · Answer

You should be fine for your surgery in a week. Rhinoplasty involves surgically reshaping the cartilages and bones of the nose and has little effect on the skin itself.( Much to the dismay of all Rhinoplasty surgeons) Give your surgeon a call and have your skin examined prior to your surgery day just so everyone is informed.  Good luck with your surgery!

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

It really depends on the severity of the sunburn you experienced. I would recommend communicating with your surgeon and allowing him or her to examine your nose, as they will be able to advise you following an exam. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I don't think anything untoward would happen by operating on a sunburn of the nose. Nevertheless, it's pretty poor judgment to allow this to happen before something as important as a rhinoplasty.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear nicole94,

	
		It should not be much of an issue one week before surgery if it is a mild burn
	
		Keep the area moist with sunscreen during the day, and a nice moisturizer at night to speed up the healing
	
		Call your doctor's office just to make sure you are good for surgery


	Best regards,

	Nima Shemirani

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

The severity of the sunburn on your nose will determine if you can still have rhinoplasty surgery in a week.  If it was just a mild sunburn, most likely this should not cause a problem.  If you had a more severe sunburn, with blistering, this could be an issue.  I would contact your surgeon to let him or her know about your sunburn, as your surgeon should make the final decision.

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