How long after rib graft rhinoplasty can I resume my workout schedule, including heavy weight lifting, running and crunches?

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I am considering a nasal bridge augmentation and tip refining rhinoplasty. However, I am very apprehensive about the recovery time needed after rib cartilage grafting and the pain involved thereafter. I have PCOD, Asthma and rapid weight gain issues. So, I cannot afford to be not working out for a longer duration. It severely affects my physical and mental wellbeing. Any suggestions regarding alternative natural cartilage donor sources? I just want to avoid the rib/abs region.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.   I find ear cartilage grafts often satisfactory for nasal bridge augmentation sometimes with temporal fascia grafts. The pain as well as time off from active exercises is much less. Please find an experienced, Board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and answer all your queries. All the best!

Brajendra Baser, MS, DNB, FRCS(Ed) · Answer

Most patients are up and about on day 3rd,Facials welling remains for 2 to 3 weeks but office work can be done ,heavy exercises can be done after 4 to 6 weeks ,light exercises can be done from 2 weeks onwards.
Pain at rib cartilage site varies in different patients ,it is quite painful in 1st week but later on subsides

How long after rib graft rhinoplasty can I resume my workout schedule, including heavy weight lifting, running and crunches?

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