How Long to Stay Away from Sun After Rhinoplasty?

June 17, 2009
Asked By:deformedlipo in United Kingdom

After an open Rhinoplasty, how long must one stay out of the sun? It has been five weeks since my Rhinoplasty. My scar is healing very nicely and is already barely noticeable. It's summer and I am on a holiday, should I continue to hide from the sun? If so, for how long? Or can I go swimming if I have a 60 or 70 spf? I just don't want to compromise my results.

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Answer: Sun after rhinoplasty...

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August 6, 2018

Answer: SPF and a hat may allow you to go into the sun soon after rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 6, 2018

Answer: SPF and a hat may allow you to go into the sun soon after rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2017

Answer: Sun Exposure

Deepak Raj Dugar, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2017

Answer: Sun Exposure

Deepak Raj Dugar, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 17, 2014

Answer: Not a good idea to stay out in the sun

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 17, 2014

Answer: Not a good idea to stay out in the sun

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