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How Long After Rhinoplasty Until I Can Return to Normal Daily Life?

asked 1 year ago by New york8421 in New york
Latest answer by Houtan Chaboki, MD
Question viewed 1,157 times
Tags: damage, downtime

I had been dreaming of a new nose since I was 13 and finally I got it 29 days ago. I am extremely concerned of damaging my nose so I literally don't do anything that may harm it. My question is, can I start going to crowded places, drinking, doing gestures completely and almost everything? If not how long should I wait more? My school is starting in a couple days so I really want to know what I should avoid from? Thank you so much.

25 answers to How Long After Rhinoplasty Until I Can Return to Normal Daily Life?

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Restrictions after Rhinoplasty

First of all, follow your surgeon's instructions. I always tell my patients to avoid strenuous activities for 2 weeks and any nasal trauma for 6 weeks. Other instructions depend on what was done during the surgery.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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When can you resume life after rhinoplasty?

I recommend 2 weeks before returning to work or school. The bruising will be gone. The swelling will have started to resolve sufficiently that most people are comfortable being seen in public again. As the nose is weakened from surgery, although you can touch your nose to clean it, the nose must not be moved, even slightly for several weeks. Moving the nose may cause it shift inside. Therefore you must avoid any activity like sports where there is a chance on bumping it for 6 weeks.... more
Oakley Smith, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.droakleysmithrhinoplasty.com

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Return to normal activity after rhinoplasty

Following a rhinoplasty, I usually give my patients about 1 week to go back to light activity.  After 2 weeks, they are allowed to return to normal, full activity, as long as their nose does not get hit for 6 weeks.  After 6 weeks, the nose should be strong enough to withstand most activity.
Benjamin Bassichis, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Returning to Normal Life after Rhinoplasty Surgery

Hi New york8421 in New york, Plastic surgeons typically recommend 2 weeks of restricted activity such as bicycle, running, yoga, or sex and 6 weeks for contact sports such as volleyball, basketball, or soccer. Touching the nose is avoided early after the procedure and your plastic surgeon will let you know it's OK to touch or massage. One month after surgery you should have a routine daily life, but may still feel tightness or numbness which is expected. Rhinoplasty swelling... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after rhinoplasty surgery...

Normally after you have a rhinoplasty you should be able to return to normal activites 2 weeks after surgery.  Typically, the bones are healed after 4-6 weeks.  At 29 days, your nose should be healed enough to take practically any activity.  Obviously, if it is hit with significant force, you can break it just like anybody else, but you should be in good shape at the present time.
Andrew Miller, MD

Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What to expect after a Rhinoplasty

The return to normal activity after rhinoplasty should be taken in steps. The first week to ten days, you should avoid lifting, bending , stooping, and straining. These activities could cause bleeding. It takes the nasal bones of a young healthy adult about six weeks to regain their strength. Up to six weeks, you should avoid activities that could result in a bump or trauma to your nose. After the splint is removed, it is very common to see blocked pores, acne, and blackheads... more
Richard L. Dolsky, MD

Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

Other than contact sports, there really isn't much you can do to adversely affect your surgery.  Try to wait 3-6 months before contact sports
Michael Orseck, MD

Greenville Plastic Surgeon
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One Should The Risk Of Physical Contact Or Sports Activities For Three Months After A Rhinoplasty

At one month after rhinoplasty, you can resume all normal social activities. However, anything that runs the risk of accidental trauma to your nose should be avoided for a minimum of three months and more conservatively up to six months after a rhinoplasty. This would include many sporting activities with the exception of more solitary or non-contact activities like working out or running.
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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How Long After Rhinoplasty Until I Can Return to Normal Daily Life

At one month after surgery, you should be able to do everything except contact sports, but check with your surgeon just to be sure!  Good luck!
Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty recovery

It sounds like you are about a month out from your procedure. Barring anything unusual done surgically, you should be able to resume most normal activities at this time withou any restrictions.
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Recovery

1 month after rhinoplasty you should be fine to return to your normal activities.  However, you should just be cautious about bumping your nose.  Otherwise, you should be fine.   Enjoy your new nose!
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Return to a normal life after rhinoplasty

Most can return to work or school the week following rhinoplasty, and after four weeks you should be able to return to all activities or a 'normal life'. Remember that you have just made a significant investment in reaching your dream, so contact sports should cause reflection. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty recovery

You can return to your normal life now, exercise and all IMO.  But do try to be careful about getting bumped!
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty post-op

Most patients can return to routine stuff after about 2 weeks form surgery when most of th bruising goes away. As for significant activity, I would wait about 6 weeks.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Return to normal

After rhino I tell patients to wait about 6 weeks prior to return to normal because I, like you get a bit nervous when imagining someone's elbow messing it all up in a second.
Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Restrictions after Rhinoplasty.

At one month post-op, tissues and bones have healed, though there will be scar softening and maturation, as well as lymphatic swelling reduction, for many months. Most importantly, your nose skin sensory nerves have not recovered protective sensation, so your nose should feel numb and firm (to your touch) while looking normal. Because of this loss of sensation I always remind my rhinoplasty patients to avoid sunburn or frostbite situations, since their "Too Hot!" or "Too... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Activity after Rhinoplasty

You should be able to return to normal activity four to six weeks after a standard rhinoplasty.  In the mean time, just avoid strenuous and contact activities.
Daniel Reichner, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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You should be able to resume all normal activities at this point. The Only restriction should be participating in sports where y

You should be able to resume all normal activities at this point. The Only restriction should be participating in sports where you are likely to be hit on the nose (volleyball, basketball, martial arts, etc). Exercise and routine activities should be fine.
Ira D. Papel, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Leg Pains After Tummy Tuck With Lipo - Is This Normal?

Best to ask your chosen surgeon. In my patients normal activity at 2 to 3 weeks. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Normal Daily Life After Rhinoplasty - Get Your Surgeon's OK!

At 29 Days, you should be able to safely resume nearly all the activities you did before surgery.  However, it is critical that you check with your surgeon first, since only he knows the specific circumstances of your case.  Enjoy your "new" nose!
James Bartels, MD

Manchester Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Recovery Activity

This depends on the type of work that was done to your nose and for this reason the  best person to answer your question is your surgeon.  In addition, each surgeon has different criteria that they prefer for there patients. I allow my patients to go back to normal activity fairly soon after the rhinoplasty, on the order of around 2 weeks.  However, they should really refrain from any activity that can risk hitting the nose for several months. Attached are patient video... more
Jacob D. Steiger, MD

Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Best Time to Return to Full Normal Activities Following Rhinoplasty

Hi, You may return to all normal activities other than diving, boxing, and sky diving.  Use common sense to avoid any trauma to your nose.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Resuming normal activity following a rhinoplasty

Plastic surgeons have varied recommendations as to limitations during your initial postoperative period. With regards to heavy lifting, working out and non-contact sport, I typically recommend waiting approximately 3 weeks. For contact sports, waiting around 5 - 6 weeks would be more prudent. Many will return to school at about 1 week - as that is when their nasal splint is removed.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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How Long After Rhinoplasty Until I Can Return to Normal Daily Life?

There are different levels of activity that may be permitted and this will depend on what was done. But It may take up to 3 mohts before complete unrestricted activity.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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ACTIVITY LEVEL FOLLOWING RHINOPLASTY

After 5 weeks your nasal bones should be healed solid.  Only a very hard blow to the nose at this point could break the nasal bones. Just be careful and you should be able to do anything you would like.
Todd B. Koch, MD

Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

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