I will be having an open cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty in June, and would like to go on a 3-4 week backpacking trip that involves hiking on mountains, canoeing, and perhaps rock climbing about 30-40 days after the surgery. Is that risky, and if so, what are the risks?
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July 23, 2021
Answer: Rugged Outdoor Activities After Rhinoplasty
You should be examined by an ENT surgeon to determine what the main source of your breathing difficulties is. If it is secondary to a narrowed airway, then rhinoplasty can sometimes help with this. If this is secondary to other issues, such a deviated septum or sinus problems, then...
Accutane is a very powerful medication that can slow the healing process. Many surgeons will advise waiting 6 months to a year after going off Accutane before performing elective facial plastic surgery. If you are planning to have alar base reduction this fall, then...
After a rhinoplasty procedure, the thickness is a result of the swelling of the skin overlying the bone. The bone itself does not swell. It usually takes 6 months for the swelling to recede to visualize the final result.
