Is it okay to get a facial with microdermabrasion before rhinoplasty?

Hello and thank you for your question.  I would recommend against any skin irritating procedures such as microdermabrasion, peel, laser therapy, etc so close to you rhinoplasty date.  During an open rhinoplasty, the skin is elevated off the cartilage and bone of the nose to perform the surgery.  If this skin is irritated prior to the surgery, then this may compromise blood flow to the elevated skin and be detrimental to the final result.  As always though, the best advice is to talk to your rhinoplasty surgeon with this specific question.Best,Mark K Markarian, MD, MSPHHarvard-trained Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Dear Anonymous D,I would avoid having any treatment that could irritate the nose that close to surgery. Two days before is not enough time for your skin to heal before the procedure. It is best to discuss this with your operating surgeon. Best of luck!

Thank you for your question. I would ask your surgeon if he/she is okay with this treatment before your rhinoplasty.  I don't think that microderabrasion would necessarily be detrimental; however, I would probably schedule this at least one week before surgery.  That way any irritation should be resolved.  Again, I would discuss this with your surgeon.  I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

I would not recommend any possible irritation of the skin either on the face or directly on the nose, less than one month prior to surgery. The reason for this is that you want the skin to be without any irritations or pimples that might harbor infection that could affect the operation. Gentle cleansers can be safely used as well as the Biore strips preoperatively. What is most important is if you do have any evidence of active acne on your nose or face prior to the surgery it is important to treat this as much as possible. Sometimes you might consult a dermatologist or let your surgeon know about it before the operation.  

I do not recommend that you have this procedure performed before the nasal surgery.  It could affect the nasal skin.  You should discuss with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her recommendation.

I would not recommend doing this before a rhinoplasty.  You are best to review this with your surgeon.  Good luck.