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Can I Go on a Plane and Themepark Rides One Month After Rhinoplasty?
I have a trip to Disneyland booked in 4 weeks time and Im scared i wont be able to do anything? will I be able to go on themepark rides and the airplane? Ive have my surgery done yesterday. there hasnt been much swelling YET, and little to no pain. will the swelling of subsided somewhat by a months time?
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crookedtrees
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Rhinoplasty postoperative restrictions
There are no postoperative restrictions one month after a rhinoplasty procedure. It is important not to get hit in the nose since it could fracture easier and become displaced after the procedure within the first 6 weeks.
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Post op and amusement parks and flying
Yes it'll be fine for you to fly and the rides, although your nose will not be completely healed until you are 6 weeks post-op.
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Enjoy your Vacation!
You may have some additional discomfort during the flight if you are still having difficulty breathing through your nose...nasal decongestants and chewing gum may help you during takeoff and landing! At six weeks after rhinoplasty there are no restrictions on your activities!
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Can I Go on a Plane and Themepark Rides One Month After Rhinoplasty?
You should always ask your Rhinoplasty Surgeon for specific post Rhinoplasty instructions. At 1 month post Rhinoplasty, we release patients to do whatever they want but warn them that heat exposure and extreme exercise can cause increased swelling of the nose.
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Disneyland
Have a great trip! You will definitely be okay for all the rides. Just be careful of the sun as your nose will be more sensitive to burning. By the way, I have a bone to pick with the folks at Disneyland. They call it the happiest place on earth. They are wrong! The happiest place is the plastic surgeon's office!
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Travel after Rhinoplasty
When the nasal packing is in-place I would avoid air travel as you cannot clear you sinuses. Packing is in typically for three days. After that I tell my patients to avoid strenuous activity for two weeks. This keeps the swelling down.
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Flights and Disneyland after rhinoplasty
Dear crookedtrees
first and foremost protect your nose from being hit or bumped (even if you are on rides)
prepare for nasal congestion when you fly by bringing nasal spray, decongestants, and
chew gum when you are taking off or landing to help equilibrate your ear pressure
Have fun
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Exercise After a Rhinoplasty
My experience has been that the nasal bones are pretty solid 2 weeks after surgery. Flying should be no problem, and theme park rides should be fun (plus you will probably have the best looking nose on the ride). Have fun!
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Rhinoplasty and activity
By about 4 weeks you should be OK, although I usually have patients wait 6 weeks or so to restart exertional activity.
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Plane and Themepark One Month after Rhinoplasty
You should have no trouble with your plans after one month. Nasal bones are flat or membranous in type and heal very quickly as opposed to round bones like yoru arm or leg that take 6-8 weeks to heal. But if you bump your nose on anything it will still be very painful.
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Plane and Themepark One Month after Rhinoplasty
The plane ride is probably OK at one month. Use good judgement with the rides. Bumper cars may not be the best, and water rides may not be good either. Ask your plastic surgeon about these concerns. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Most likely you can fly after 1 month
I advised my patients to wait 2-3 weeks before flying on a long flight. The changes in cabin pressure can trigger some temporary swelling. By 1 month post-operatively, you should be ok to fly or ride a roller coaster. But I would avoid any activities which risk bumping your nose. Also, if there are any problems in your recovery period, you should consult with your surgeon to make sure it is ok.
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