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How Should I Protect My Nose After Rhinoplasty?

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About Articles Rhinoplasty How Should I Protect My Nose After Rhinoplasty?

Patients seeking rhinoplasty surgery are typically looking for a permanent improvement to their noses’ shapes, sizes, and structures. There are many different reasons to consider rhinoplasty surgery, but every surgery will be an investment of your time, money, and energy. Thinking about the final results and how much more confident you’ll be with your new nose can help you get through the tough times of your recovery process. You certainly don’t want to take any chances that might jeopardize those results. Protect your nose the right way after rhinoplasty surgery to preserve your fantastic results.

Protecting the Nose Is Important

Protecting your post-surgical nose is just as important as your recovery process, so it shouldn’t be overlooked. The nose is always vulnerable and always a target, given its central position on the face and the way it juts forward without any natural protection of its own. Anyone can easily sustain a nasal injury from an accident, a fall, or a friendly game of soccer. Athletes in particular are at a very high risk of damaging their noses, causing trouble for the bones, cartilage, and surrounding tissue.

As your nose heals from rhinoplasty surgery, it will likely be even more fragile and delicate. The nasal structure will return to its maximal strength (85% of the strength it had prior to surgery) in approximately eight weeks, but while it grows stronger, protecting it can save you a trip for a revision rhinoplasty. Talk about specific concerns you may have about protecting your own nose following rhinoplasty.

Avoid Sun Exposure

While the sun can’t cause breakage or damage the structural results of your rhinoplasty, it can certainly harm the skin and possibly create issues with scarring. Following your rhinoplasty surgery, keep your nose protected with an appropriate level SPF of at least 30. Surgery can leave your nose vulnerable to discoloration, splotches, and hyperpigmentation around any scar tissue. Wearing a hat is another great idea but not meant to replace sunscreen. Talk to your facial plastic surgeon if you have any concerns about this part of the recovery and healing process.

Book a Rhinoplasty Consultation Today

Achieve your best rhinoplasty results and keep them looking great when you work with an expert in the field. To learn more about rhinoplasty, plan your initial consultation now. Consult with a facial plastic surgeon to achieve your best results. Dr. Andrew Frankel is board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Ear Nose and Throat). He has been recognized for his original research regarding vasculature to the nose and rhinoplasty’s effect on it. Schedule your appointment today with a world-renowned facial plastic surgeon to guarantee your best rhinoplasty results. Contact Dr. Frankel’s office, located at 201 Lasky Drive in Beverly Hills, California, by calling (310) 552-2173.

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