Timeline for heavy making out/kissing after rhinoplasty?

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When can you kiss someone more um... aggressively - after rhinoplasty? Right now I can hardly move my upper lip and can not breathe out of my nose which has made it very difficult/impossible. When will this become possible/easier again and when is it safe without damaging the result?

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. During the first 6 weeks, you can resume all normal functional activities such as work, socializing and light physical activity. Heavy physical activity (running, jogging, heavy weight lifting, downward face poses for yoga/pilates) are restricted until after week 6. I advice for my patients to wait 5-6 weeks. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Neal Handel, MD · Answer

Consider yourself lucky that someone wants to kiss you if you have a plaster splint on your nose and blood coming out of your nostrils. I would wait at least two weeks after rhinoplasty to consider any type of pressure on the lips or in the area of the nose. After that use common sense.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Kissing after rhinoplasty is super safe after 1 month since the construct will be super stable. Earlier kissing has to be done by discretion and you have to avoid hitting your nose.

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