Advice on taping and exercising after Rhinoplasty?

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2 weeks post open Rhinoplasty. Im a very active individual. My surgeon says 8 off exercise for all of his patients - his personal preference. This seems extreme to me, looking at some of the advice here. I was hoping to gradually phase cardio and weights from week 3, starting at 25% and working my way up to 100% over the following weeks. I do still have some swelling on the tip and wonder if taping my nose during exercise would be beneficial in controlling any exercise reduced swelling? Thanks!

J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS · Answer

It is important to follow your surgeon's advice.  Even if the recommendations seem a bit arduous, the importance of following the physician you have chosen's advice cannot be overstated.  You are relying on his experience to not only perform your surgery, but to guide you through the post operative period.  A year from now, the exercise will not seem so important.  Best of luck

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

It really depends on what was done during your rhinoplasty procedure.  At the very least, you should wait 4-6 weeks as it does take that amount of time for the bones to heal.  Swelling can take a little bit longer, each person being different than the next.  That being said,  It sounds like you are doing great and you are poised to have a great outcome.  You picked a great surgeon and have developed a good relationship with them - try and work with them in regards to post operative workout routine.  You don't want to spoil the way things are now.  Their job is not only to do the surgery, but also guide you through the recovery process so that you can have the optimal outcome.  Best of luck!

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 2 weeks after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Advice on taping and exercising after Rhinoplasty?

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