I am interested in rhinoplasty but I am an avid diver. How long before I can go diving again?
Answer: Resuming activity after rhinoplasty
My guidelines for resuming activity after rhinoplasty are as follows:
1) Light activity (walking, normal daily activities): 1 day after surgery
2) Moderate-Heavy activity (running, cycling, yoga, swimming, etc.): 10-14 days after surgery
3) Contact sports or activities in which pressure may be placed on the nose (basketball, football, diving, etc.): 8 weeks after surgery, to give the nasal bones time to heal.
Before considering diving, it is important to make sure that you are able to equilibrate the pressure in your ears. After rhinoplasty there can be a few week period of nasal congestion which can make this process challenging.
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My guidelines for resuming activity after rhinoplasty are as follows:
1) Light activity (walking, normal daily activities): 1 day after surgery
2) Moderate-Heavy activity (running, cycling, yoga, swimming, etc.): 10-14 days after surgery
3) Contact sports or activities in which pressure may be placed on the nose (basketball, football, diving, etc.): 8 weeks after surgery, to give the nasal bones time to heal.
Before considering diving, it is important to make sure that you are able to equilibrate the pressure in your ears. After rhinoplasty there can be a few week period of nasal congestion which can make this process challenging.
Regards,
Dr. Mehta
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CONTACT NOW Answer: How Long After a Rhinoplasty Before I Can Resume Activity? You may resume light activity after just a few days. We want you to walk and move around right away and not be inactive. Light exercise, such as active walks and light jogging can resume after 1-2 weeks. Most patients can resume full aerobic exercise and lifting weights after 2-3 weeks. Contact sports or sports where there may be incidental self injury (including skiing and snowboarding) should be postponed for 6-8 weeks. Some physically demanding professions (soldiers, scuba divers) and competitive athletes may get temporarily de-conditioned, and it may be 2-3 months before they return to their elite level of performance. Therefore we recommend that if someone is actively competing or performing extremely physically demanding jobs, they have their surgery during an off season.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: How Long After a Rhinoplasty Before I Can Resume Activity? You may resume light activity after just a few days. We want you to walk and move around right away and not be inactive. Light exercise, such as active walks and light jogging can resume after 1-2 weeks. Most patients can resume full aerobic exercise and lifting weights after 2-3 weeks. Contact sports or sports where there may be incidental self injury (including skiing and snowboarding) should be postponed for 6-8 weeks. Some physically demanding professions (soldiers, scuba divers) and competitive athletes may get temporarily de-conditioned, and it may be 2-3 months before they return to their elite level of performance. Therefore we recommend that if someone is actively competing or performing extremely physically demanding jobs, they have their surgery during an off season.
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November 26, 2022
Answer: Diving after Rhinoplasty. Diving can cause your nose to shift in position. Therefore, you need to be fully healed before you go diving again. I recommend you to wait at least 12 months. Your surgeon will be able to give you an exact date based on how well you are healing. Good luck.
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Answer: Diving after Rhinoplasty. Diving can cause your nose to shift in position. Therefore, you need to be fully healed before you go diving again. I recommend you to wait at least 12 months. Your surgeon will be able to give you an exact date based on how well you are healing. Good luck.
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October 8, 2019
Answer: Resume activity after rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. After surgery, there will be some swelling. The swelling can take many months to resolve, although most people stop noticing it after a couple of months. People are usually back to performing most activities after a week and resuming all activities after two to four weeks.
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Answer: Resume activity after rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. After surgery, there will be some swelling. The swelling can take many months to resolve, although most people stop noticing it after a couple of months. People are usually back to performing most activities after a week and resuming all activities after two to four weeks.
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March 16, 2018
Answer: Adequate healing time after Rhinoplasty Patients who undergo rhinoplasty are often eager to resume their normal exercise routine. Unfortunately, any maneuver that elevates blood pressure in the immediate post-operative period can result in bleeding. The risk increases when septoplasty is performed in combination with rhinoplasty. For this reason, we recommend avoiding most exertion for about two weeks following surgery. Strenuous activities such as diving, running, and weight lighting should be avoided for six to eight weeks following surgery. It’s important to discuss these issues with your surgeon before resuming exercise. Your surgeon will be able to tell you when it’s appropriate to resume your normal exercise routine.
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Answer: Adequate healing time after Rhinoplasty Patients who undergo rhinoplasty are often eager to resume their normal exercise routine. Unfortunately, any maneuver that elevates blood pressure in the immediate post-operative period can result in bleeding. The risk increases when septoplasty is performed in combination with rhinoplasty. For this reason, we recommend avoiding most exertion for about two weeks following surgery. Strenuous activities such as diving, running, and weight lighting should be avoided for six to eight weeks following surgery. It’s important to discuss these issues with your surgeon before resuming exercise. Your surgeon will be able to tell you when it’s appropriate to resume your normal exercise routine.
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February 11, 2017
Answer: When can I resume my normal activities? Thank you for your question. Straining, bending and lifting should be avoided during the early postoperative period. In many instances, you may be able to return to work within 7 to 10 days after surgery. Most normal activities including exercise can usually be resumed within three weeks.It will be a few months before you can expose your reshaped nose to direct sunlight. Your nose will be sensitive during this time, and you must be conscientious about using a sunblock to protect your skin. If the bones of your nose were altered, it may be a number of weeks before you can wear glasses without special support such as tape. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago
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Answer: When can I resume my normal activities? Thank you for your question. Straining, bending and lifting should be avoided during the early postoperative period. In many instances, you may be able to return to work within 7 to 10 days after surgery. Most normal activities including exercise can usually be resumed within three weeks.It will be a few months before you can expose your reshaped nose to direct sunlight. Your nose will be sensitive during this time, and you must be conscientious about using a sunblock to protect your skin. If the bones of your nose were altered, it may be a number of weeks before you can wear glasses without special support such as tape. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago
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