Fluctuating Rhinoplasty Swelling with Exercise at 9 Months?

I usually tell my patients after an open rhinoplasty that they can expect a rapid reduction in swelling over the first 6 weeks, a more gradual further reduction over the next six months and the final swelling to be out by two years.  It is  common during this period for certain activities such as high salt intake to increase the swelling.

 

With that in mind, I think that you are not doing any harm to your nose by working out.  In fact I would recommend working out just before your next appointment with your plastic surgeon so that he/she can see the effect this has on your nose and make sure nothing else is going on.  Good luck.

What you describe is not that unusual for 9 months out from rhinoplasty surgery - especially an open approach. I see situations like this all the time in my practice. I would suggest you be patient and wait upwards of 12-15 months to see how much of the fluctuations change. Happy healing.