How long is recovery for a nose surgery? How long until I go back to work?

There are two different nasal operations for nose surgery:  closed rhinoplasty or open rhinoplasty.  The open rhinoplasty stays swollen and firm for much longer than the closed rhinoplasty.  With standard bone and cartilage work done with a closed rhinoplasty consider taking just over a week off.  With the open, I recommend up to two weeks off as the amount of work done typically is more.  Best Wishes!!

Hello.  Recovery after nasal surgery varies depending on the extent of surgery one has.  But in general, most patients need about 10-14 days. After 2 wks, you are cleared for work and strenuous exercise.  If you had your nasal bones cut (osteotomies), then you can still do anything you want but must be careful about certain activities that carry higher risk of disrupting your results.  For example, contact sports like basketball, soccer, or volleyball may not be prudent in the first two months.  Take care.