I have a 12 month old (9kg). She cannot walk, only crawl, so I have to carry her and lift her daily, from her cot, pram and the floor etc... Can I do this 2 days post op? My husband can only have 2 days off.
Answer: Is it safe to carry a 12 month old baby post rhinoplasty surgery? Hi, and thank you for this question. As you recover from your rhinoplasty procedure, you have several concerns. Besides keeping the operative area clean, you will also want to avoid putting undue stress on your incisions or suffering any direct physical blow to your surgical area.
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Answer: Is it safe to carry a 12 month old baby post rhinoplasty surgery? Hi, and thank you for this question. As you recover from your rhinoplasty procedure, you have several concerns. Besides keeping the operative area clean, you will also want to avoid putting undue stress on your incisions or suffering any direct physical blow to your surgical area.
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October 13, 2017
Answer: Lifting 20 lbs 2 days after rhinoplasty Hi,While there is no scientific basis for when you can lift things up after surgery, the general consensus among surgeons is to avoid bending over or lifting anything above 10 pounds for about 3 weeks after surgery. The main reasons are to avoid unnecessary swelling and a possible nose bleed. In my opinion, you should not have surgery unless there is someone available to help care for your child. In the event that you have some adverse event, you may endanger the well being of your child if you do not have help on hand.Mehdi Sina, MD
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October 13, 2017
Answer: Lifting 20 lbs 2 days after rhinoplasty Hi,While there is no scientific basis for when you can lift things up after surgery, the general consensus among surgeons is to avoid bending over or lifting anything above 10 pounds for about 3 weeks after surgery. The main reasons are to avoid unnecessary swelling and a possible nose bleed. In my opinion, you should not have surgery unless there is someone available to help care for your child. In the event that you have some adverse event, you may endanger the well being of your child if you do not have help on hand.Mehdi Sina, MD
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October 13, 2017
Answer: Weight lifting after rhinoplasty It is safe to lift a 9kg (20lbs) child starting two days after rhinoplasty if you do it carefully. Bend your knees to get down to pick up the child and avoid carrying for long periods. Do not lean or bend over as that increases the pressure in the head and the chance of bleeding. Also take into consideration if you are taking any opiod narcotic medication that might make you feel drowsy. In that case you do not want to pick up the child as you might trip or fall and hurt yourself or the baby. RegardsDr. J
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October 13, 2017
Answer: Weight lifting after rhinoplasty It is safe to lift a 9kg (20lbs) child starting two days after rhinoplasty if you do it carefully. Bend your knees to get down to pick up the child and avoid carrying for long periods. Do not lean or bend over as that increases the pressure in the head and the chance of bleeding. Also take into consideration if you are taking any opiod narcotic medication that might make you feel drowsy. In that case you do not want to pick up the child as you might trip or fall and hurt yourself or the baby. RegardsDr. J
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October 16, 2017
Answer: Lifting a baby after surgery Very practical question. The general recommendation is not to do any « heavy » lifting for three weeks after surgery. The general numbers that are thrown around are nothing more than 10 libs or a gallon of milk. The idea is to limit bleeding from increased venous pressure. The added variable of a baby or other housemates like large dogs, is the possibility of getting hit in the nose. I would reccommend waiting till you have some more personal time to recover.
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October 16, 2017
Answer: Lifting a baby after surgery Very practical question. The general recommendation is not to do any « heavy » lifting for three weeks after surgery. The general numbers that are thrown around are nothing more than 10 libs or a gallon of milk. The idea is to limit bleeding from increased venous pressure. The added variable of a baby or other housemates like large dogs, is the possibility of getting hit in the nose. I would reccommend waiting till you have some more personal time to recover.
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October 13, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty and lifting I do not think that it is a good idea to lift a baby right after surgery. Best to review this with your surgeons first.
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October 13, 2017
Answer: Rhinoplasty and lifting I do not think that it is a good idea to lift a baby right after surgery. Best to review this with your surgeons first.
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