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5 Months After Rhinoplasty, and I Still Get Intermittent Pain, Could Riding a Motorbike Be Harmful?

asked 8 months ago by charob in U.S
Latest answer by James M. Pearson, MD
Question viewed 151 times
Tags: 5 months post-op, damage

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago and still get on and off pain, Im worried about whenever I travel on my motorbike and the turbulence of the bumps in the road is causing trauma to my nose. Iv been on my bike since 2-3 weeks after the op, but I'm still worried, Will this have an impact on my nose do you think, or is this creating the mild-moderate pain i still get on my nose? My Rhinoplasty was closed op for nasal fracture.

4 answers to 5 Months After Rhinoplasty, and I Still Get Intermittent Pain, Could Riding a Motorbike Be Harmful?

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Activities after rhinoplasty

Hi Charob. Thank you for your question. In general, by 5 months, healing is sufficient to withstand the turbulance of your activities. If nasal appearance is favorable at this point, it is unlikely to be adversely affected by continued riding. By 5 months after surgery, there is usually no longer any rhinoplasty-related pain. If and how your motorbike riding is contributing to your pain is unclear. Check with your rhinoplasty surgeon regarding your concerns. Good luck.
James M. Pearson, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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5 Months After Rhinoplasty, and I Still Get Intermittent Pain, Could Riding a Motorbike Be Harmful?

No, something isn't right here. I've performed Rhinoplasty and revision Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and at 5 months post-op you should not have pain in your nose from the Rhinoplasty. I suspect internal permanent stitches, scar tissue around a graft or some other issue causing the discomfort. You should bring this up and be evaluated by your Rhinoplasty surgeon.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty and post operative care

Normal activity after 6 weeks should certainly not be an issue. Healing continues for months. even 12-18 months after surgery. swelling and discomfort may persist but will slowly improve
Jed H. Horowitz, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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5 Months After Rhinoplasty

During the healing process after rhinoplasty, as the swelling decreases and the superficial skin nerves "recover" from the surgery it is not un-usual to have sensations that you did not experience before. As most surgeons would tell you, it will probably be a a year , or so, until the nose feels almost normal. The bumps on the road will not affect your result. I would be more aworried about the dangers associated with driving a motorcycle. Best of luck,
Michel Siegel, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

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