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.

Without any nasal protection, like a clear plastic face/nasal shield, I would recommend at least 6 weeks. But best to ask your treating surgeon. 

I usually tell my patients to limit aerobic activities for about 3-4 weeks, and be careful about gettting hit in the nose. It takes about 6 weeks for things to solidify well enough to go back to vigourous acitivity.

I think it's forward thinking of you to consider the impact your profession may have one your nose after surgery.

1.  From a cosmetic stand point (depending on the rhinoplasty) you could probably be back at work in 7 to 10 days but should work in a capacity where you are not dancing.  Tending bar?  Working the door?  If you're having a full rhinoplasty with bone work, etc.  you may not be ready for 10 to 14 days.

2.  No contact for 2 to 3 weeks, minimum.

I'm a Texas boy myself, my favorites for rhinplasty near you are in DFW (Yadro Ducic and Jessie Smith) and Dawn Buckingham in Austin.

Best of luck,

Dr. Chase Lay

If you are able to be careful you probably can return to dance by two weeks after rhinoplasty. Dancing is a contact sport so you should be careful for four to six weeks. Pole dancing is not for couples, groups, or chorus, so if you are concerned that you might hit the pole during practice you might need more lessons.
Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

I tell my patients to gradually return to aerobic activities during the second week after rhinoplasty.  I suggest they avoid any activity where the nose risks getting hit or pressed firmly on for 2 months.  Ideally, they should avoid any activity that might involve a significant blow to the nose for the rest of their life.

There are many styles of dance.  I don't know what style you enjoy.  If your dance style is "non-contact" then I think you should be fine to start dancing casually at one week and gradually return to your full level by 2 or 3 weeks.