Snorkeling After Rhinoplasty

asked 10 months ago by RhinoNewbie
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: swimming

I am planning on going snorkeling in 3 wks by then i should be 4 months post op. Is it safe for me to snorkel without causing any damage or irritation to my nose? Will this ruin the healing process or ruin my nose job? Not sure if it makes any difference but i will be snorkeling at key largo fl. Thanks for your help.

4 answers to Snorkeling After Rhinoplasty

Snorkeling after rhinoplasty

Snorkeling poses a different challenge than other water sports since the water-tight mask can place significant pressure on the . Find a mask that fits well and does not seem to compress the nose too much.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Snorkling after rhinoplasty

Your internal nasal tissue should be well healed and tolerate salt water. Also you nasal bone should be healed to a point where they can tolerate the mask pressure. Have fun.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Snorkeling 4 Months After Rhinoplasty

Dear RhinoNewbie- It should be safe to go underwater and snorkel 4 months after your rhinoplasty. You should be able to tolerate the water in your nose along with the difference in pressure underwater. Of course, consider checking with your plastic surgeon who did your original surgery. Have fun in Florida! Best Wishes, Roy Kim, MD

Roy Kim, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Swimming and snokeling after rhinoplasty

By four months your nose should be well healed and swimming and snorkeling should not pose any problems. Your skin may be sun sensitive up to a year after so a swim-proof sunscreen will be helpful. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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