Will it be safe to dance a month after rhinoplasty?

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I'm getting a rhinoplasty during my dance team's one summer month break. Will it be safe to dance after a month? I'm really nervous, because my dance team is VERY INTENSE. Our routines are full of jumping, head whipping, fast/sharp movement, etc. I want to be able to dance without worrying about ruining my nose :(

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

I would not be concerned. I allow patients to
engage in intense activity 1 week after surgery. My only warning is to avoid possible
contact injuries, such as a sport like volleyball. If there is some chance of
getting hit, I would wait 6 weeks. Thanks for your question.

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. After 4-6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can dancing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear mm98, We advise our patients to take 3 weeks off of strenuous activity while they heal from their nasal procedure. At 1 month, you should be fine to resume dancing. Our concern would be if you were to get hit directly during practice. You would have to be very careful about that. I would confirm all this information with your operating surgeon and see what his opinion is. Good luck!

Paul E. Goco, MD · Answer

Routine dance moves should not be a problem at four weeks after your surgery.  However, your nose may be more susceptible to trauma, both the bones and cartilage for 6-8 weeks after your surgery.  You can wear a protective nasal mask for awhile after your surgery to avoid any injury.  You can find those on Amazon.  Good luck.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

At 1 month after rhinoplasty majority of the healing of nasal bones has happened and they are quite strong.  The concern is not as much excessive dancing and exercise but a direct hit on the nose during the dense rehearsals.  As long as you are careful you should be fine.RegardsDr. J

Ivo Gwanmesia, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is best to avoid any strenous activities or contact sports for a good 8 weeks post rhinoplasty. Any direct trauma to your nose after a rhinoplasty procedure could really compromise your outcome.Kind regards.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I prefer in most instances to have patients avoid vigorous activity for about 6 weeks. You still will be swollen and this will be exacerbated by activity.

Jeremy B. White, MD · Answer

I wouldn't risk doing anything too strenuous in which you might bump your nose until at least 6 weeks postoperatively. Discuss this with your surgeon. You have gone through enough already so it is not worth the potential to compromise your result, unless this is your one dance routine chance of a lifetime :)

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