When Can I Resume Dancing After Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by Cecy18 in sunnyvale, ca
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: nose, female

I posted a picture here asking if I could be a good candidate for the fillers. I got many helpful answers and decided to take their advice and have a Rhinoplasty. I will have it done early next month and I have a showcase on March 14th. I'm a bellydancer and need to practice in a troupe. Can I take it lightly and just go over the steps with them without putting too much effort? Is a week ok? And can I go back to work after one week? I will have the hump removed and tip tilted up. Thanks.

9 answers to When Can I Resume Dancing After Rhinoplasty?

Resuming dancing after rhinoplasty.

There is no exact answer to the question. I tell my patients that are professional dancers to give lessons in 7-10 days without straining. They can resume full dancing if they have to in 3 weeks.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Dancing after rhinoplasty

It is acceptable to start dancing two weeks after a rhinoplasty procedure. It is important not to bump the nose for at least a month after the procedure. This way the nose will not get dislodged from osteotomies that were performed.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Exercise after Rhinoplasty

We allow patients to do aerobic activity at 1-2 weeks after surgery. Any contact sports (which dancing can be) needs to wait 4-6 weeks to allow the nasal bones to heal in place.

Lee Robinson, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drleerobinson.com

Minimize activity to minimize swelling after rhinoplasty

I recommend waiting 4 weeks after rhinoplasty to minimize risk of swelling. Also if your nose is going to be broken as part of the procedure, I am always concerned about the impact from exercise potentially displacing the bone.

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Dancing and Exercise after Nose Job

The nose is notorious for staying swollen for a long time after surgery. As a result, as surgeons we want the overlying skin to stick back down to the bone and cartilage framework ASAP after surgery to minimize the ability of any swelling to lift it off. Dancing and exercise involve a mild increase (more in some) in blood pressure and increased swelling which while good for your health is really not good for the healing process. I therefore would prefer 3 weeks of rest to lower the... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Dancing after a rhinoplasty

A week after a rhinoplasty surgery may be a bit soon to do exertional activity. Certainly a "walk through" would be OK. I usually have patients wait about 3-4 weeks for aerobic activities to start and about 6 weeks for major working out.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Dancing after Rhinoplasty

Like the vaudeville comedian says, "Only if you knew how before!" Of course you can, but I recommend a 6-week wait to be perfectly safe. Regards!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Ok to dance 3 weeks after nose job as long as you avoid the mosh pit, slam dancing or crowd surfing.

As stated by Dr. Persky, 3 weeks subsequent to a rhinoplasty is acceptable to perform light duty, low impact activities. Some can commence at 2 weeks. However, bending forward or backward while dancing such as arching your back in belly dancing can cause feelings of nasal congestion. I would take it easy with these moves.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

When can I resume dancing after Rhinoplasty?

Hi CC, It is best to have your surgeon answer your questions for you. We usually let patients resume light excercise (walk around the block) after one week. Slow moves after 7 to 10 days would be okay. Full exercise after rhinoplasty is okay after 18 to 21 days. Good luck and enjoy your new nose. Dr. P