How Long After a Closed Reduction to a Broken Nose Before I Can Exercise And/or Play Sports?

I generally recommend to my patients that they refrain from exercising for 6 weeks after surgery. Exercising can contribute to swelling, which will slow down your rate of recovery.

You should be able to return to exercise 3 weeks after surgery. Contact sports at 6 weeks. However, you should check with your surgeon since he knows you case specifically. 

 it is always best to check with your surgeon on what the limitations they have placed after your  Broken nose procedure.  In our practice, we recommend 2 weeks of no exercise  and 6 weeks for no contact sports.

My recommendation to patients is for them to not exercise vigorously for three weeks following the reduction.  They may return to sports at six weeks following the reduction.

I tell my patients that if they had a nasal fracture and reduction performed that they should wait 4-6 weeks to start vigorous exercise. Best to ask your surgeon.

Please direct this question to your surgeon as I you cannot tell me exactly what procedure was performed. As a general rule, most surgeons will release patients to full physical activity at 1-2 weeks and contact sports at 3 weeks. Ask your surgeon for their specific recommendations. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery

I usually recommend waiting for 2 weeks after nasal surgery for strenuous physical activity and 6-8 weeks before there is risk of nasal trauma. Having said that, follow your surgeon's instructions.