Will sex cause any damage after rhinoplasty?

Get instructions from your own surgeon. However I would have no problem with sex immediately after rhinoplasty provided the nose is not in the line of fire.

I tell my patients to avoid vigorous activity and this includes sex for at least 3-4 weeks after surgery. Best to always ask your surgeon his post-op instructions.

That should be fine. You are correct in assuming that it is the head position that is most important. Try to keep your head above the level of your heart when engaging in any activities. Have Fun :)

Dear jungleK,

My goodness, first mini golf now full contact sex.

You certainly are stressing the boundaries of a normal
post-operative healing following rhinoplasty.
I would first of all question the support and kindness of your partner
to cause such stress and anxiety such a short time after surgery assuming, of
course, you let him know that you’ve just had surgery.

In general, this is a common question, however, and it is a
good one when one can begin to have sexual intimacy following cosmetic
rhinoplasty surgery. In general, the
stability of the nasal skeleton and soft tissue cartilage can withstand sexual
intimacy as long as there’s no traumatic injury to the nose. There are many ways that you can certainly
guide the intimacy to ensure that your nose is not traumatized and you can
again anticipate such as the mini golf experience that the act of sexual
intercourse will not alter the short or long-term cosmetic appearance of your
nose.

I hope this information has been of some assistance and best
of luck.

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R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto