Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Fly or Exercise?
I am scheduled to have an open rhinoplasty to slightly refine my nasal tip. Is there a certain amount of time I am supposed to wait before flying on...
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How Soon After Rhinoplasty is It Safe to Fly Home?
If I get a rhinoplasty out of town, how many days must I wait to fly home? Does it depend on the length of the flight? What kind of risks am I taking...
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I Will Be Flying 2 Days After my Nose Job. The Flight is 3 Hours Long, is This Safe?
Is it safe to take a short flight (3 hours) 2 days after a nose job? I have read that this can cause more swelling and possibly bleeding. Is there...
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Does Flying Increase Swelling After Rhinoplasty?
If I fly 1 week after rhinoplasty, will my swelling temporarily increase due to the plane flight?
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Is It Bad to Fly 48-72 Hours After Rhinoplasty and Have Another Surgeon Remove Your Splint?
I think I will be flying out of state to have my rhinoplasty (without septoplasty). Part of what is driving up the cost of this procedure for me is...
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I Had Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant Last Week. Can I Travel on a 9 Hour Flight Next Week?
It will be 2 weeks and 4 days after my surgery. I will be on a 9 hour flight. Is it Ok? I also want to know when can I lay under the sun after...
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Can I Go on a Plane and Themepark Rides One Month After Rhinoplasty?
I have a trip to Disneyland booked in 4 weeks time and Im scared i wont be able to do anything? will I be able to go on themepark rides and the...
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Rhinoplasty Travel and Activities 2-3weeks Post Op?
Im thinking of getting rhinoplasty done but i have a holiday booked 2-3 weeks after in barbados. its a 9h flight and I know sun exposure needs to be...
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I Plan to Do Rhinoplasty and Breast Augmentation on 10/31, Can I Fly a Month Later?
Can I travel by air to Colorado on Nov 23rd? What can I expect
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Nose Collapsed in on a Flight - Six Months Post Op?
Following a four hour flight yesterday, returning home I noticed that the skin on a section on the bridge of my nose (halfway) had physically...
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