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.

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.