I'm a Dancer. How Long Should I Wait to Go Back to Work After Rhinoplasty?

Thanks for the question. After 4-6 weeks your surgery area will totally healed and yes you can dancing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

you can generally start activities 3 weeks after surgery    sometimes sooner but the bones, if broken, are not completely healed for 12 to 16 weeks so they may get sore or continue to feel tender

Each physician have different guidelines regarding post operative care. Typically, light activity can resume 5 to 7 post surgery. Residual swelling that can take 6 to 12 months to resolve but not noticable to the general public. Consult with your surgeon regarding your case as he or she will know the scope of surgery and the specifics about you.

If you are having a rhinoplasty where there is a fracturing and repositioning of the nasal bones, I would definitely wait at least two weeks. If the only work your having done is cosmetic work on the tip, is a likelihood you may return earlier. The final decision is up to your surgeon. He will determine when the nose is stable enough.

i am conservative in these matters and would advise that you not work as a dancer for a month after surgery. Even though you will be careful, others may not be and accidents can happen. i don't think you'd want to damage the result because of an unexpected "bump". Generally, patients with desk jobs return to work one week postoperatively without problems but for those in active professions, I recommend a longer recuperative period to avoid complications.