Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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I am scheduled to have an open rhinoplasty to slightly refine my nasal tip. Is there a certain amount of time I am supposed to wait before flying on an airplane, exercising, or even being intimate with my significant other?
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lfp8
in New York, NY
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Intimacy, Exercise, and Flying After Rhinoplasty
Hi I,
Let's save the best for last. Patients may fly 6-7 days following rhinoplasty. Patients may begin light walking at 4-7 days, but wait about 18-21 days before vigorous exercise.
Based on the previous two time periods, you are in the best "position" to determine when you can be intimate. My patients are allowed to "make love" after 10 days, but they must wait 18-21 days for vigorous "sex".
Make sure that you follow your surgeons instructions. Enjoy...
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Exercise ok 6 weeks after Rhinoplasty
Every doctor is different, but I suggest 6 weeks for exercise. Intimacy is about being careful, so you can have fun earlier if you are careful. Concern for flying is about dryness. Be sure to humidify your nose frequently during your flight.
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Rhinoplasty recovery time
With an open rhinoplasty that does not require nasal packing, flying is safe immediately. I ask patients to refrain from strenuous exercise for a week to avoid sweating the nasal splint off, and to avoid swelling. After that, I place no restrictions other than avoiding significant nasal trauma from activities such as contact sports.
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Flying in 2 weeks, exercise in 3 weeks
We generally let our patients....
Fly in one week if they must, but I prefer 10 days to 2 weeks
Get on an elliptical machine in 3 weeks
Run in 3-4 weeks as long as it does not hurt. A lot of pressure transmits up to your nose when you plant your foot.
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Flying After Rhinoplasty
Many of my patients are from all around the U.S.A. I allow my patients to fly within 7-10 days after I perform a rhinoplasty. We like to take out their internal nasal splints and make sure that they have nasal spray such as an Afrin type spray for middle ear decompression during take off and landing. One needs to also know there will be more swelling when flying after rhinoplasty for up to 3 months.
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Exercise, Activity and Flying after Rhinoplasty.
The main reason to limit exercise, activity and flying after rhinoplasty is to limit the swelling which could prolong recovery and to prevent a nose bleed. Nose bleeds typically occur within the first 24 hours, and then at days 7- 10 after the surgery, when the clot / scab comes off any incisions inside the nose. So, I do not have my patients fly or travel extensively for 48 hours after the rhinoplasty. They can travel, and many have flown back to their homes on days 3,4...
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Exercise after Rhinoplasty
Our primary concerns with this are the potential for bleeding which are greatest within the first 24 hours and at 7-10 days after surgery. Therefore, physical exertion which can raise your blood pressure should be strictly avoided during this period.
In regards to physical contact, this depends on what was done. A reconstructive rhinoplasty with bone grafts and cartilage grafts requires greater protection than a simple tip rhinoplasty.
My general rule is to use the week number as the number...
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Limitations after Rhinoplasty
Restrictions after rhinoplasty generally are there to prevent bleeding in the post-operative period. For most surgery, problems with bleeding are usually encountered 7-10 days after the procedure. This is when increased activity can cause a clot to break off a partially healed vessel. These activities include things like nose blowing, strenuous lifting, intimacy, and exercise. We usually allow return to full activity after 2 weeks. Obviously, if there are any issues, that time period is...
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No flying for 1 week, no exercise for 2 weeks
We ask our patients to delay any air travel for a minimum of 7 days after rhinoplasty. No exercise for a full 2 weeks; during the 3rd week patients start with a gentler work out to return to "full force" activity after 3 weeks. The same applies for heavy lifting etc.
For your final recommendations, please refer to the preferences of your rhinoplasty surgeon as he/she may differ from our routine.
Best wishes.
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Limitations after rhinoplasty dependent upon surgeon
The answer to this question depends on the surgeon performing the surgery and their comfort level. I believe flying is fine as soon as 24 hours after surgery. I prefer to see my patients the first day after surgery to inspect the nose and then 7 days after I have them return to remove the cast if one was placed at the time of surgery. I have my patients get up and walk as soon as they are able to (first day) because it helps with circulation and reducing swelling. However, vigorous...
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