Is winter a good time to get rhinoplasty?

Question

I live in new york and was planning on getting a rhinoplasty this month (january) but im starting to think that that maybe the cold weather will either affect the outcome or delay the healing process.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Winter is a reasonable time to consider rhinoplasty.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds  
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the 
 plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a   
sense of who can deliver the results. 	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

What's most important for timing in rhinoplasty is, of course finding the right surgeon. Make sure they are a specialist in rhinoplasty and that it comprises a majority of your doctor's practice. As for timing, the nose heals at the same rate regardless of outside temperature. Timing is more related to when you can take a week and a half off of work or school. Plus my patients are instructed not to work out for 3 weeks or get sun for 6 weeks. You can be outside in the sun but need to wear sunblock and a hat. So, pick the time based on what works best for your scheule.

Amir M. Karam, MD · Answer

There is no problem with doing a rhinoplasty in the winter.  No matter how cold it is.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Winter is a great time of have a rhinoplasty.  I believe the cold air can actually help with the swelling much like ice-packs can help with swelling.  It is also easier to stay inside and recover in the winter when compared to the summer.  The nose is sensitive to the sunlight 6 months to a year after surgery.  For this reason, a winter rhinoplasty will limit the sun exposure during your recovery.

Eugene Kim, MD · Answer

There is not a bad time to have surgery.  The cold winters in NY shouldn't affect your outcome.  I would plan on surgery when it is convenient for you.  I recommend a consultation with a rhinoplasty surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

The best time to have a rhinoplasty is when it conveniently fits into your schedule. Colder weather should not speed up the healing process nor slow it down.Robert Singer, MD  FACSLa Jolla, California

Michael M. Kim, MD · Answer

It may be the ideal time since avoiding direct, intense sunlight on the nasal skin is preferable. As for the cold of winter, it doesn't get cold enough in New York to adversely affect your result. In other words, not cold enough for frostbite!Michael M. Kim, MD

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

The only bad month is one where I am on vacation -- weather does not affect your surgery or recovery. Recovery is rapid with a nose job so we can do it at y our convenience.

George C. Peck, Jr, MD · Answer

There is no bad time for surgery unless it is bad for you. The winter has no effect on the result. The summer sun may be worse. The total cost in NJ for a cosmetic rhinoplasty including the Board Certified professional fee, anesthesia fee, and surgicenter fee is $4100. Best wishes

Is winter a good time to get rhinoplasty?

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