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Could living in a humid climate affect my rhinoplasty results over time?

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Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.

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No — the structural outcome of a nose job holds steady no matter what climate you live in or travel to, since humidity has no effect on the bone and cartilage work underneath the skin.

What some patients do notice is their skin behaving a bit differently in humid conditions, such as producing more oil than usual, but that's simply how skin generally reacts to humidity and has nothing specifically to do with having had rhinoplasty.

Consultation Tip

If you're relocating to or traveling frequently through a humid climate, ask Dr. Kim or your coordinator about adjusting your general skincare routine, separate from anything related to the surgery itself.

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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery

What follows is general guidance. The actual cause and surgical approach are decided only after an internal examination, a CT scan and a review of your previous surgical history.