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Can Rhinoplasty Be Done in Summer?

Apr 15, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Oct 3

Choosing the right season for rhinoplasty is important. We know you may be wondering, "Can rhinoplasty be done in summer?" There's no rule that says "You can't have rhinoplasty in summer." That said, there are a few things to keep in mind. Rhinoplasty performed during the summer months even has some advantages. In this week's blog post, we'll go over the details of having rhinoplasty in summer.

The Advantages of Having Rhinoplasty in Summer

Having rhinoplasty in summer comes with its own advantages. Let's take a look at the advantages of summer rhinoplasty:

Swimming in the Sea

Swimming in the sea is forbidden right after surgery. You can go into the sea after about 1 to 1.5 months. Swimming helps reduce internal nasal crusting and allows the inside of the nose to heal much faster. However, you should be careful to protect yourself from the sun. You might prefer to swim in the evening hours instead.

Allergic Conditions

People with allergic conditions are affected by pollen and similar factors. We prefer that the recovery period after rhinoplasty doesn't coincide with seasons that trigger allergic reactions. This makes summer a sensible choice for people with allergies, since they're affected much less during these months.

What to Pay Attention to After Summer Rhinoplasty

All the details we covered in our post "What to Consider After Rhinoplasty" also apply to rhinoplasty performed in summer. However, there are a few points that need special attention when rhinoplasty is performed during the summer months. In this section, we'll share those points with you.

Sun Protection

Protecting your nose from the sun for about 1 to 1.5 months after rhinoplasty is very important. Direct sun exposure should be avoided. You can go out in the sun using a high-SPF sunscreen. Sunscreen should be reapplied every 1 to 2 hours. Hats that shield the face from the sun should be worn. Keep in mind that if tanning occurs, there will be a change in skin tone.

Wearing Sunglasses

Wearing sunglasses is often preferred during the summer months. However, sunglasses should be avoided after rhinoplasty, since they put pressure on the nose.

We've reached the end of our blog post. In this post, aimed at breaking the belief that "You can't have rhinoplasty in summer," we shared the advantages of this and the points to pay attention to afterward. Thanks to Closed Technique Rhinoplasty, you can have rhinoplasty in summer too.

Holding sunglasses for sun protection after summer rhinoplasty

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