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

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.  

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. 

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.-

You should be able to get back to work after one week if you do not have a job that involves manual labor.Good luck!

I had a typical course after my rhinoplasty. Felt great after a couple of days. By nine days  I was back at work seeing patient; some swelling but not terrible. Was back swimming. Four days is pushing it a bit, to me. Why not take a week off. Have your procedure on a Thursday or Friday and use the weekend days to recover. You want to avoid doing too much in the first week or so; you want swelling to reduce and don't want a nosebleed. Relax, do some things you have put off, like seeing some movies or reading a couple of books. You will have the rest of your life to enjoy your new nose!Best wishes.

Recovering from rhinoplasty is a healing process. Part of that process is taking time to heal. 

Ideally, two weeks is more than adequate for someone to recover from rhinoplasty and return to work. However, if the patient does not do anything strenuous at work, doesn't mind showing off their nasal cast for the first week, and they are off narcotic pain medications, a few of my patients start work in a few days. Each case is unique. At each subsequent follow-up appointment, I let my patients know what they can and cannot do based on their progress. Safety comes first. 

You will likely be bruised, swollen, and splinted at 4 days post-op. I would not recommend it........

This depends on what you mean. In today's society, working from home or in a secluded atmosphere is entirely possible as long as you can take breaks or stop if you feel tired. Committing to a full work day especially if it means any type of strain would be ill advised.