When can I start lifting weights after a rhinoplasty?

Thank you for this often asked question.  In my experience of over thirty years as a Board Certified plastic surgeon, it depends on how strenuous one's weightlifting is going to be.  If you were my patient, I would allow you to start lifting weights after two weeks going from very light weights to just getting the blood flowing in your muscles, to a full workout, including benching and dead lifts, at four weeks.Obviously, each plastic surgeon has his or her own paradyme for strenuous activity after a rhinoplasty.  Please contact your personal plastic surgeon since he or she has a much better idea of what maneuvers were done during your particular surgery.

I typically tell my patients they can resume full activity 3 weeks after rhinoplasty. It is best to discuss with your surgeon his or her recommendations for your specific case. 

Dear hwylieplum,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery