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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.
It looks like you have a pretty narrow window between your rhinoplasty and your already scheduled orthodontist appointment. My sense is you need to consult with your orthodontist who able to best advise you. It may be wisest to see if they have a quick "pre-visit" with the...
At 4 weeks, a subtle remnant of a hump is likely swelling. The after photos demonstrate a much improved profile. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before...
You really need to see your own surgeon about this as soon as you can. Only he/she can reliably assess you and either alleviate or act on your concerns.
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
Yes. this is quite common in the early stages after the skin has been taped and covered by the splint for a week or so. There are a variety of products and treatments that we recommend to our rhinoplasty patients for this if they don't have a dermatologist or skin care regimen. Best to inquire a...
Your best bet is to let your surgeon's office know. I will typically give patients a few days to recover from a viral illness before deciding whether to move forward. That will still give you a week before your surgery date. If there's any question about your health at that point, it is safest...
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