When Can I Resume Dancing After Rhinoplasty?

Thanks for the question. After 4-6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can dancing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

How soon after rhinoplasty a patient can dance will depend on a variety of factors including what was done during surgery, was there simultaneous septal, sinus or other internal nasal surgery, and the duration of surgery. In most cases, patients can return to regular activities and aerobic activities (dancing) 4 weeks following rhinoplasty surgery. It is important for you to discuss your restrictions with your surgeon as they may have a preference on how early you can resume exercise.

 There is no exact answer to the question. I tell my patients that are professional dancers to give lessons in 7-10 days without straining. They can resume full dancing if they have to in 3 weeks.

As stated by Dr. Persky, 3 weeks subsequent to a rhinoplasty is acceptable to perform light duty, low impact activities. Some can commence at 2 weeks. However, bending forward or backward while dancing such as arching your back in belly dancing can cause feelings of nasal congestion. I would take it easy with these moves.

Hi CC,
It is best to have your surgeon answer your questions for you. We usually let patients resume light excercise (walk around the block) after one week. Slow moves after 7 to 10 days would be okay. Full exercise after rhinoplasty is okay after 18 to 21 days.
Good luck and enjoy your new nose.
Dr. P