Using the tanning bed with a splint?

Even with your face covered, I do not recommend that you tan while you heal. It can delay your recovery, making you more susceptible to complications. If you must tan, do so after you’ve fully recovered from surgery (although I don’t recommend tanning at all).

Thank you for your question, amyjob. I suggest you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon for their opinion. I do not recommend using a tanning bed. It is dangerous for your nose and antithetical to safe and productive healing.Best wishes,

This is an easy one.   No, no, and no.Can you not lay off the tanning for a while to make sure you don't mess up your new nose? Come on... 

Hello! Um, this is so wrong on so many accounts. Just.... No, do not do it. Aside from the pressure on the nose, the fact that tanning beds can cause discoloration of scars and the fact that towels do NOT protect against damage tanning beds will acccelerate premature aging of the skin and increase your risk of melanoma. Spray tan instead.

Tanning can increase risk of skin cancer and using it with a splint can also lead to differences in your tan on your face. Routine screening for skin cancer is important and you should see a dermatologist for this. Good luck, MMT

It is probably not a good idea to go to a tanning salon right after a rhinoplasty even if you cover your face.

A splint is only applied across the nose  when the nose bones have been broken, so it sounds like there is more involved here. It is not a good idea to undergo tanning with Solar radiation immediately after a rhinoplasty procedure.