How Long After Rhinoplasty Can You Start Exercising?

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How long should I wait to start exercising after rhinoplasty? I had my procedure exactly 15 days ago and have had no issues whatsoever, no bleeding, no pain, just numbness.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

It's safer to wait until about 6 weeks after surgery before doing any rigorous physical activity, and this includes swimming. You can do light exercising sooner, however.

David C. Pearson, MD · Answer

Every surgeon and every patient is different, but in general I like patients to avoid strenuous exercise for two weeks after rhinoplasty. If a patient were particularly bloody, or had an excessive amount of bruising, however, I might restrict that for longer.

	All the best,

	--DCP

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

You should ask your surgeon for specific advice after your surgery. I have seen nose-bleeds any time within 3 weeks following nose job surgery. For this reason, I ask my patients to refrain from working out for a full 3 weeks.

	I hope this is helpful for you.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is important to refrain from any exercise after a nose job for at least two weeks. This is to prevent a hemorrhage and/or a nosebleed.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Generally, I advise my patients to avoid strenuous activity for 2-3 weeks after rhinoplasty. I define "strenuous" as anything that raises a patient's blood pressure, pulse, or breathing rate. They are told to avoid nasal trauma for 6 weeks after surgery.

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How Long After Rhinoplasty Can You Start Exercising?

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Answer: Okay to exercise two weeks after rhinoplasty

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