Is Driving After Rhinoplasty Possible?

I do not recommend driving after a standard rhinoplasty as you may be groggy from the sedation. If it is a minimal procedure like only narrowing the nostril width with straight local anesthesia, then you could drive, but it is always more pleasant to have someone with you to do the driving.

We send our out of town patients as well as those without a ride to an aftercare facility. They pick the patient up and the patient stays the evening. They can drive the next day. We don't allow them to drive the day of surgery.