I have a Primary Rhinoplasty scheduled July 10th and am going on a cruise August 19th. I will be 6 weeks Post Op and my Surgeon has cleared me to be okay on the trip. I plan on snorkeling and going to a water park what are your ideas on that. Will it be okay? Should I avoid big slides and impacts of water? I do not plan on being under water at any time with the exception of snorkeling.
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This is a great question. It is normal to have some numbness around any incision line, but this will improve over months. The lip mobility issue is not commonly seen after rhinoplasty, but likely will fully recover as well.
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