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I'm a Dancer. How Long Should I Wait to Go Back to Work After Rhinoplasty?

asked 7 months ago by CuriousGurl
Latest answer by Joseph M. Perlman, MD
Question viewed 199 times
Tags: dancing, time off work

Considering that I be careful to not have it come into contact with anything? I don't do pole dancing, so I wouldn't have to worry about any possible injuries there...but worried about what's an appropriate time to wait for this type of occupation because there is moderate contact.

12 answers to I'm a Dancer. How Long Should I Wait to Go Back to Work After Rhinoplasty?

I would wait at least two weeks

If you are having a rhinoplasty where there is a fracturing and repositioning of the nasal bones, I would definitely wait at least two weeks. If the only work your having done is cosmetic work on the tip, is a likelihood you may return earlier. The final decision is up to your surgeon. He will determine when the nose is stable enough.

Joseph M. Perlman, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty post operative care

You can generally start activities 3 weeks after surgery sometimes sooner but the bones, if broken, are not completely healed for 12 to 16 weeks so they may get sore or continue to feel tender

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Time off after rhinoplasty

I am conservative in these matters and would advise that you not work as a dancer for a month after surgery. Even though you will be careful, others may not be and accidents can happen. i don't think you'd want to damage the result because of an unexpected "bump". Generally, patients with desk jobs return to work one week postoperatively without problems but for those in active professions, I recommend a longer recuperative period to avoid complications.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

I'm a Dancer. How Long Should I Wait to Go Back to Work After Rhinoplasty?

Without any nasal protection, like a clear plastic face/nasal shield, I would recommend at least 6 weeks. But best to ask your treating surgeon.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and dancing

I usually tell my patients to limit aerobic activities for about 3-4 weeks, and be careful about gettting hit in the nose. It takes about 6 weeks for things to solidify well enough to go back to vigourous acitivity.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I'm a Dancer. How Long Should I Wait to Go Back to Work After Rhinoplasty?

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and IMHO, you should avoid all strenuous activity and contact to the nose for 1 month. This would include dancing.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dancing after rhinoplasty

I think it's forward thinking of you to consider the impact your profession may have one your nose after surgery. 1. From a cosmetic stand point (depending on the rhinoplasty) you could probably be back at work in 7 to 10 days but should work in a capacity where you are not dancing. Tending bar? Working the door? If you're having a full rhinoplasty with bone work, etc. you may not be ready for 10 to 14 days. 2. No contact for 2 to 3 weeks,... more

Chase Lay, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Time to return to work after rhinoplasty

The issue is dependent on the likely hood of nasal contact after you return to work. If a patient works at a desk they can return any time they are comfortable however the splint is in place for the first week. If there i a chance of contact nasal bones should be stable on average around 10 days so two weeks should be safe for minimal contact.

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Physical activity after rhinoplasty

If you are able to be careful you probably can return to dance by two weeks after rhinoplasty. Dancing is a contact sport so you should be careful for four to six weeks. Pole dancing is not for couples, groups, or chorus, so if you are concerned that you might hit the pole during practice you might need more lessons. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinplasty Healing Course

I tell my patients to gradually return to aerobic activities during the second week after rhinoplasty. I suggest they avoid any activity where the nose risks getting hit or pressed firmly on for 2 months. Ideally, they should avoid any activity that might involve a significant blow to the nose for the rest of their life. There are many styles of dance. I don't know what style you enjoy. If your dance style is "non-contact" then I think you should be... more

Louis W. Apostolakis, MD
Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Pole

Complete healing for strtength purposes is at 6 weeks. However, I allow my patients to return to most exercise in 2-3 weeks if they are doing non-contact things.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dancing and recovery from rhinoplasty

It is wise to allow for at least 6 weeks of undisturbed healing after rhinoplasty. This number will vary greatly on the basis of the amount of structural changes that have been made with the procedure. In general, as long as the nose feels somewhat tender to the touch, it is not a good idea to expose it to potential traumas. However, familiar interactions usually do involve some facial contact and we do not recommend completely avoiding occasional light contact. more