When can I exercise after rhinoplasty and septoplasty?

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It's been almost 3 weeks since the operation and I really want to start exercising to lose weight, but I don't want to affect the results of the surgery if I start too soon with exercising. The main things I want to do is squats, running, crunches, leg lifts, etc.

Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS · Answer

This varies from surgeon to surgeon and patient to patient. In general, I tell my patient they can resume strenuous physical activities (anything that makes you perspire) approximately 4 weeks (sometimes 6 weeks) after septorhinoplasty. I always advise to resume exercise slowly starting with cardio prior to resuming weight lifting. Contact sports should typically be avoided longer, sometimes for months, depending on what was done during surgery. I recommend to discuss this with your surgeon and to adhere to her or his recommendations. Best of luck

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your
question.I allow my patients to
resume full exercise at 1 week after rhinoplasty and septoplasty, but I advise
them to avoid sports that may involve accidental contact, such as volleyball,
for a full 6 weeks. By 6 weeks, the bones will have healed enough to tolerate
mild trauma. After 1 week, there is no risk of bleeding or other problems even
with vigorous exercise. Good luck during your recovery.

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

I typically tell my patients that they can start working out after about two weeks from their rhinoplasty. I always encourage them to transition slowly back to the gym and avoid any exercises, classes, or contact sports that can involve trauma to the nose. Discuss this with your rhinoplasty surgeon to see their thoughts and determine if it is safe for you to go back to the gym.

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