Can Vigorous Physical Activity After Rhinoplasty Cause Complications?

Hi, Thank you for your question. As long as you have had no problems thus far with your nose, vigorous activity should not induce any abnormal scar tissue or swelling. If a little swelling does happen, it should go away. Generally, we tell patients to wait a week or two before exercising, and then about six to eight weeks before you do anything activities where the nose might be hit. It has obviously been longer than that so you should be ok. Best regards, Dr. Speron

My plan with rhinoplasty is that the patient should be extremely careful for the first two weeks. The patient should not do anything which would raise the pulse or blood pressure, no bending over, lifting or straining, no blowing or clearing the nose except with nasal washes. This is to minimize the chance of bleeding. After the fist two weeks I allow them to exercise but they must avoid trauma to the nose for 6-8 weeks after the surgery. Then it is back to normal function unless there... more

Most surgeons recommend that patients refrain from any physical exertion in the first 2-4 weeks after rhinoplasty and avoid any activities in which the nose might be hit or bumped for the first 6 to 8 weeks. After that time patients may return to their normal activities without fear that their result will be damaged.