Strenuous exercise 6 weeks after septorhinoplasty?

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Hi, Monday will mark 6 weeks post op of my septorhinoplasty (with turbinate reduction). I was wondering if I could return to more strenuous exercise like weight lifting, running long distance, sprinting, and plyometrics. Could I also do burpees? I've been doing light exercise like walking/light jogging and elliptical training for the last couple of weeks.

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

Hello,Every surgeon has a different recommendation based on the amount of work you had done. In my practice I generally go advice during the first 6 weeks, you can resume all normal functional activities such as work, socializing and light physical activity. Heavy physical activity (running, jogging, heavy weight lifting, downward face poses for yoga/pilates) are restricted until after week 6. I would consult your personal doctor for his/her opinion. All the best, Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

My patients resume regular activity without restrictions four weeks after a rhinoplasty. Check with your surgeon.

Mark Beaty, MD · Answer

I generally tell my patients at six weeks post surgery they can do whatever they want from an exercise standpoint.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sunnydays_,strenuous exercises will cause increased blood flow and blood pressure which can lead to bleeding. It would be the best to discuss this with your plastic surgeon because every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Mark Hamilton, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I tell patients by 6 weeks they can really do whatever they want. In general my restrictions are no aerobic activity for 2 weeks, no heavy lifting for three weeks and no contact sports for 6 weeks. By 6 weeks the nasal bones have achieved 90% of the strength they will have long term and I allow patients to resume all activities- I would check with your surgeon to confirm that you are ok resuming the activities listed above.

Gideon Maresky, MD · Answer

Every plastic surgeon's recommendations are different. Typically 6 weeks is recommended to allow for knitting of the bones that are broken by the surgeon. I would check with your surgeon however to be safe.

Ian MacArthur, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for your question. At 6 weeks after a rhinoplasty surgery you should be able to do whatever physical exercise you want. It is probably best to confirm this with your operating surgeon before doing so, as they may have different post-operative instructions for their rhinoplasty patients. All the best.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

After about 6 weeks, most of my patients can go back to full activity.  You have to ask your surgeon to be sure.

Gregory Park, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

At 6 weeks post op you should be able to resume your exercise routine. Build up slowly to get back into shape so that you don't injure yourself. Thank you for sharing your question. Best wishes. Dr. Gregory Park, #plasticsurgery

Strenuous exercise 6 weeks after septorhinoplasty?

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