How long after a rhinoplasty can I return to work? I would prefer my coworkers to not know I got this procedure done.

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Chris Moss, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Although there may be a degree of bruising it is usually not visible after 10 days by which time most patients are able to return to work. Any pain is usually mild, short-lived, and easily controlled with simple analgesics. I do not use nasal packs but a small plastic nose splint is worn for one week. Patients may gradually return to exercising starting two weeks after surgery. Contact sports must be avoided for six weeks

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Dear sport678,Thank you for your question. Plaster must stay on the nose for 6-7 days. After 6-7 days we take nasal plaster and we apply a special plaster. This plaster needs to stay on the nose for 3-4 days. A total of 10 days is enough to return to work but still there will be bruises so that waiting one more week might be better not the let anybody realize that you had a nose job. I wish you all the best.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

It take about 3 weeks to recover from rhinoplasty to the point that your colleagues will not notice it. RegardsDr J

Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. It is hard to say when you will want to go back to work if you do not want your coworkers to know. From a healing standpoint, you can go back to work after a few days, but it is impossible to determine how much you will bruise and how long the bruising will last. A good foundation can cover most bruising. Perhaps have an inventive story if anyone asks! Good luck!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

The amount of downtime you may have is impossible to predict. Those with darker and thicker skin types are less likely to show bruising. For most, artful concealer, and blaming the dentist for bruising may suffice. Wishing you well. Dr Joseph

How long after a rhinoplasty can I return to work? I would prefer my coworkers to not know I got this procedure done.

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Answer: Return to work

Answer: Return to work

Answer: In many people, normal social activities may be resumed 7-10 days after rhinoplasty surgery.

Answer: In many people, normal social activities may be resumed 7-10 days after rhinoplasty surgery.

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How long after a rhinoplasty can I return to work? I would prefer my coworkers to not know I got this procedure done.

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Answer: Return to work

Answer: Return to work

Answer: In many people, normal social activities may be resumed 7-10 days after rhinoplasty surgery.

Answer: In many people, normal social activities may be resumed 7-10 days after rhinoplasty surgery.

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