If I get rhinoplasty could I go back to work 3- 4 days post-op?

Thanks for the question. You should be able to go on work  by 8-10 days after your surgery. But this is valid only with assuming postoperative recovery is uneventful. If any unexpected incident happens in your treatment process, this time can be extended or shortened. I wish you all the best.

Thanks for your question. Each surgeon will have their own post-op protocol for their rhinoplasty patients, however 3-4 days sounds very soon to return to work. My patients have their cast on and sutures in for a full week following surgery, in which time it's very important that they rest and allow their body to heal. After the cast comes off, patients generally have some residual swelling and possible bruising. Depending on the type of work that you do, you could potentially be ready to return to work anywhere from 1-3 weeks after surgery. If your job requires manual labor, it's important to allow your body enough time to rest before returning to work. This helps to ensure that you don't over-exert yourself too soon, which can have an impact on your rhinoplasty result.

The splint usually stays for up to 12-14 days- so depending on your job- you and your Surgeon can make that decision. It is best to discuss it with a Surgeon at your consultation appointment. 

The time off needed from work after rhinoplasty depends on the type of work you are performing.  You must keep in mind that there will likely be a cast on the nose and you will have swelling.  On average, most patients can do light work from home within a few days after surgery but this is entirely patient dependent.  Light activity is advised for at least one week after surgery.  

Thank you very much for enquire.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-