Can I get a rhinoplasty if I am a serious athlete and how long will be until I'm able to run again? And when should I get it?

Yes, you can get a rhinoplasty and you should take 3 weeks off from exercise and athletic activities after the surgery.

Find a time when you will be able to take it easy for about a month.  Find a local plastic surgeon in your area that specializes in rhinoplasty procedure.  Good luck with your running!

It is best to refrain from any intense physical activity for 4-5 weeks after surgery. Not doing so can increase swelling and delay your healing time. Each surgeon has their own specific post-operative guidelines for his or her patients to follow, and I would recommend communicating any concerns to your prospective surgeon. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

You would need at least 2 weeks after rhinoplasty to continue training.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the
plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a
sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

One key to returning to full activity after any kind of plastic surgery is to
be sure you do so in a way that keeps additional swelling at bay. Most
doctors will advise you to refrain from vigorous exercise for 2-4 weeks
after surgery.You
probably know your body well, and since you may want to take as little
time away from your sport as you can, I would suggest you start
exercising gradually during the post-op period. You can begin walking a
few days after surgery, adding distance as you see that swelling
remains under control. You might be able to do your first light, short
run in just 2 weeks or possibly 3.
Choose a highly qualified, experienced board certified plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty and follow their instructions.
Elliot Jacobs, M.D.New York Plastic Surgeon

3 weeks of postoperative recuperation should be all that is required to get back to competitive running after the combination of septoplasty and rhinoplasty.

I would do it early in the summer, you need at least 2 and perhaps 3 weeks before you go back to running. Have an in person consultation with an experienced rhinoplstic surgeon first and see what their opinion is.

First, at 17 you may still be growing.  If you have stopped growing, you are a candidate for surgery.  Second, it actually hurts to run for the first 2-3 weeks after a nasal operation.  Third, you want to be done with this project ideally a month or so before you go off to college.  I hope this helps.