Exercising after Rhinoplasty?

It is always good to consult with your surgeon for his recommendations as they may vary in proportion with the aggressiveness of your surgery. In general though, as it has been mentioned, we suggest that our Rhinoplasty patients take it easy for at least the first 2-3 weeks. After which they can slowly move... more

It is a good idea not to perform any exercise after a rhinoplasty for at least two weeks. Heavy weightlifting should probably be avoided for three weeks after surgery to prevent and avoid a nosebleed.

As others have already stated, avoid all strenuous activity, especially heavy weight lifting or intensive training. Any activity which elevates your blood pressure or causes Valsalva effect may exacerbate and cause bruising, at worst even frank bleeding. Strenuous activities to avoid include, but are not... more

3 weeks is the minimum. Heavy weight lifting increases your blood pressure and especially pressure in the face and nose area if you are holding your breath (valsalva maneuver). That can cause a nose bleed. Also if a weight falls on your nose in the first 3 weeks, the likelihood of breaking it is great. It... more

Typically, I let my rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty patients resume exercise starting gradually in the 2nd week after surgery. I tell them to ease back into their regimens, but to delay any heavy bending, straining, or lifting for the 3rd week. Elliptical machines are particularly great for... more

Hi Gabriela, Patients who have had rhinoplasty must avoid leaning forward, pushing, pulling, or lifting more than 5 pounds for several weeks after surgery.  I typically let my patients go back to non-bouncing light aerobic exercise two weeks after surgery letting them know that their nose may swell a bit... more

  My number one postop recommendation after rhinoplasty is " No lifting, bending, stooping, straining" You do not want to do anything that will raise the blood pressure in your nose and face. This could lead to bleeding. The most common cause of postop bleeding in nose jobs is... more

The nasal bones and tissues after rhinoplasty are reasonably well set and healed after three to four weeks to tolerate full exercise. The first week after the nose is tender and the splint which helps control the shape and swelling are removed. You will look pretty well after the first week but the nose is not... more

After your Rhinoplasty surgery, the most common complication you might experience is a nose-bleed. The likelihood of this can be reduced by refraining from strenuous activity like weight-lifting or jogging for 3 weeks. My patients have unrestricted activity 3 weeks following Rhinoplasty. I don't think a... more

Aerobic type exercises may be OK after about 3-4 weeks, but any exercise or physical activities in which you risk traumatizing your nose should be avoided for at least 6 weeks.