The answer depends on how you are healing as well as what your surgeon tells you. As a rule, people should not apply any makeup to the treated area for at least one or two weeks. It’s vital during the postoperative period to give any incisions and possibly swelling or bruising an opportunity to heal without interfering. When you resume makeup application, be gentle and careful not to apply any pressure or direct contact with the surgery site near your nose. Never ignore the recommendations prescribed by your surgeon concerning postoperative care as this way, you will be able to enjoy a smooth recovery and have optimal results from any rhinoplasty procedure. If unsure, seek advice from your Doctor on what to do.

You can start doing it after a week of surgery. Make-up can be applied after the removal of the plaster.

Avoid makeup on the nose area for at least 1-2 weeks after rhinoplasty. During this initial period, your nose may be swollen, sensitive, and more prone to irritation. Applying makeup too soon could cause infections or irritation to the incision sites

• Closed Rhinoplasty:
  • You can apply makeup 2 weeks after rhinoplasty if you have undergone a closed rhinoplasty.
  • During closed rhinoplasty, the surgeon will make incisions inside the nose, which will result in no external wounds, less swelling, and hence a shorter recovery period.
  • However, you can apply makeup on the rest of your face once the external splint is removed five to seven days after surgery ((avoid touching areas with incisions & scabs)).
• Open rhinoplasty:
  • You would have to wait for 2 months or more to wear makeup after open rhinoplasty.
  • However, in some cases you can apply makeup after removing the stitches. Just avoid areas with incisions.
• Non-surgical nose job:
  • You can apply makeup after 24 hours of non-surgical nose job.
  • However, you need to be very clean and gentle while applying/removing makeup in the first few days after this treatment.

Important things to keep in mind:

• Use cosmetics that don't clot your pores.
• Be extra clean and cautious with your skin while applying or removing makeup post-surgery.
• Applying makeup at the site of surgery is forbidden during the recovery phase.

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