Rhinoplasty- Can I go snorkeling 3 weeks after rhinoplasty?

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Can I go snorkeling 3 weeks after rhinoplasty if I don't wear goggles that touch the nose? is it dangerous to dive below a certain depth due to an increase in pressure on the head?

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

I do not allow my patients to wear glasses or have any heavy objects rest on their nose for at least 8 weeks after their surgery in order to avoid displacement of the bone or depressions during the healing process. Swimming should not be an issue but it is best to avoid goggles on your nose for at least eight weeks. I would discuss your concerns with your rhinoplasty surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I do not think that you should place goggles on your face after recently having a rhinoplasty. It could affect the results.

Robert Graper, MD · Answer

You can do it but it is a bad idea. Ask your surgeon but the compression of a dive mask may be very painfull and potentially damage the shape of the nose at this stage. Not every idea is a good idea.

Thomas Funcik, MD · Answer

NO!!I just had to respond. I appreciate your adventurous spirit and "can do" attitude.  But it is a risky proposition. I have done rhinoplasty for 25 years and a SCUBA instructor for 40 years.  So I am uniquely qualified to chime in. The last thing you want is any bumping of the bones or tip of the nose to dislodge your result.  Waves, boat bumps, other divers all could cause your mask to impact your nose.  You are investing a lot of money into your outcome and will wear it for the rest of your days.It is also important you avoid sun on your nose in the early aftermath.

George S. Miguel, DO · Answer

Thank you for your post! Every surgeon's postoperative recommendations can differ. My best recommendation for your is to avoid snorkeling this close to postop. Even if you wear goggles that don't touch your nose, most of them still have some affect on the nasal bridge. Another consideration is snorkeling and swimming with other people and an accident from an elbow or leg hitting your nose.  Also, you went through so much now and invested in this procedure, I highly recommend not snorkeling. Hope this helps! Dr. Miguel

Rhinoplasty- Can I go snorkeling 3 weeks after rhinoplasty?

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