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Can I Run 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by Tbrook in Brookfield, CT
Latest answer by Vincent D. Lepore, MD
Question viewed 1,813 times
Tags: nose, female

I had rhinoplasty exactly 2 weeks ago. Two days ago I started running on the treadmill, but only ran for 20 minutes instead of my usual 60 minutes of running. I had no pain or discomfort while running, so yesterday I increased it to 30 minutes, again with no discomfort. I have pressure in my nose today, but it doesn't seem to be significantly more swollen. Is this a cause of the running from the day before or just sinuses and other factors? Can I resume my running or will it harm my results?

13 answers to Can I Run 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

Exercise 2 Weeks after Rhinoplasty

I usually tell my patients they can begin strenuous activities 2 weeks after rhinoplasty as long as there is no risk of nasal trauma. Having said that, listen to your body and your surgeon. You've done no harm, but you're feeling pressure because nasal circulation is not normal. Decrease the intensity and duration of the workouts. Most important follow your surgeon's instructions.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty: Common Questions

The timing in which one resumes exercise is always of concern. At a 2 week time period you can start to return to your workout schedule, but this should be limited over the next week or two as it can prolong the swelling in your nose from surgery. The impact of returning to a full schedule of exercise will be prolonged swelling at the site of surgery. Be patient, be healthy and be well. JMR

James M. Ridgway, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Light exercise can begin two weeks after nasal surgery

Rest assured that you have not done any damage to your nose. Yes, it is more sensitive and activity may increase your discomfort but unless you physically hit the nose, activity will not cause it to shift or move. Thanks for the great question, this is one that many patients have.

Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Running aftre rhinoplasty

I would avoid exercise including running for at least three to four weeks following rhinoplasty. It takes at least that amount of time for the blood vessels to heal well enough to be able to withstand the increased blood pressure during exercise. You may have gotten away with it at two weeks post op, but I'd hold off on doing any more running for at least a couple of more weeks. Be careful.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon

Exercise after rhinoplasty

I would not run if your rhinoplasty was only 2 weeks ago. While you really don't have any risk of bleeding, exercise can cause the nasal tissues to swell. I ask my patients to wait at least 3 weeks, but even longer is great.

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD
Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Working out after surgery?

I tell my patients to try and avoid intense exercise for around 6 weeks. That way the patient has healed for a number of weeks and is somewhat back to a normal routine. The longer the patient waits to stay out of physical activities the health risks decrease. If you really want to get back into your daily workout routine I recommend you start by slowly walking the track or around your neighborhood and gradually work yourself up after 2 weeks from surgery. ... more

Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

Dont run epecially on a treadmill. You could fall off! I allow my patients only brisk walking on a solid surface until 1 month.

Jack Peterson, MD
Topeka Plastic Surgeon

Working out after rhinoplasty

Two to three weeks is reasonable to avoid heavy exertion. For activities that may involve injury to the nose, i.e., basketball, etc., I would wait at least 2 months.

Pradeep K. Sinha, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Exercise ad Rhinoplasty

Early after surgery it is important to avoid, strenuous activities, bending over and straining. This will increase nasal swelling and can cause bleeding. Walking is fine. At two weeks it is ok to start light exercise. Easing into it is best. If your nose is feeling dry, a saline spray can help. This too can help avoid nose bleeds.

Joseph Mele, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

How long to wait to exercise after rhinoplasty

I tell my patients to ease back into exercising after their nasal surgery. Waiting at least 2 weeks before doing any strenuos activity is ideal -- by then the chances of having post-surgical bleeding are very small. You'll find that the more exericse you do the more swollen your nose will feel. The swelling will go away with time, but may take longer overall. Slowly build up to your usual exercise routine and listen to your nose. It will let you know if you're overdoing it.... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

When can I exercise after rhinoplasty?

Dear rhinoplasty patient from Brookfield, CT Two week after rhinoplasty surgery, light exercises are acceptable. You must start slowly and build up to your previous exercise duration over the next couple of weeks. Initially there will be slight increase in swelling due to increase blood flow to nasal area. The key is going light in the beginning. Good luck and good healing.

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

Here is the low down

I let patients exercise after two weeks. Earlier than that then there is a risk for getting a nosebleed. During the early healing process if you are working out hard you may notice that it takes a bit more time for nasal swelling and edema to subside. This is because there is an increase in blood flow to your nose from the exercise. There is really no long term harm from this. The worst case scenario is that it may takes a few weeks longer to reach your final result. But in the final... more

Benjamin C. Marcus, MD
Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.uwhealth.org

Rhinoplasty and exercise

For my patients, I do not recommend running two weeks after surgery. I want them to avoid all exertional exercise for three weeks minimum. They then can gradually go back to aerobic activity .