Should I take my nose on long haul flight are having a rhinoplasty?

June 20, 2024
Asked By:LauraAshley1

I had a rhinoplasty done 18moths ago, no complications just had steroid shots injected into the tip though. I fly from Australia to London (23hrs) in 3 weeks, should I be taping my nose to reduce swelling for the duration of the flight?

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July 25, 2024

Answer: Taping for long flight

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 25, 2024

Answer: Taping for long flight

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 19, 2024

Answer: We do not recommend any restrictions on flying 18 months after surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 19, 2024

Answer: We do not recommend any restrictions on flying 18 months after surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2024

Answer: Flight after Rhinoplasty

Patrick Felice, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2024

Answer: Flight after Rhinoplasty

Patrick Felice, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 22, 2024

Answer: Long flight 18 months after a rhinoplasty

Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon
June 22, 2024

Answer: Long flight 18 months after a rhinoplasty

Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon
June 22, 2024

Answer: Nasal taping

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 22, 2024

Answer: Nasal taping

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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