How soon after Rhinoplasty can I fly or exercise?

You can return to your normal exercise regimen two weeks after surgery.  By this time, there should be no risk for bleeding.  We generally recommend to wait the same amount of time before flying due to the bleeding risk.  It will be very stressful to develop bleeding during your trip.... more

It is best to wait approximately two weeks before flying on an airplane or exercising because of the swelling. It is also not a good idea to exercise because of the potential for having a nosebleed in the immediate postoperative period. Altitude and air pressure changes in an airplane can also create... more

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.

I recommend that patients wait 7 to 10 days before they can fly and engage in light physical activity. They should wait 4 to 6 weeks for more strenuous activities, including sex.

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... more

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... more

While you can probably fly after the nasal splint is removed, you may have discomfort with the air pressure changes on the plane for a few weeks. In terms of exercise, I tell patients aerobics after 3-4 weeks, heavy lifting after 6 weeks, and no glasses resting on bridge for at least 3-4 weeks.  

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... more

Lfp8, In our practice we use open and closed rhinoplasty techniques and generally follow the same routine concerning exercise for both. I ask our patients to wait four weeks after to allow sufficient time for the shape to "set". There will still be stiffness and possibly some swelling, but... more

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... more