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Is It Okay To Go On Rollercoasters 2 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty?

TMBaldersAug 7, 2011
Hello I am going on holiday in 6 weeks. By then I will be 8 or 9 weeks past my Operation. I had closed septorhinoplasty. I read that the bones should be healed by 6/8 weeks, so thought it might be okay. But I would like to double check. We will be visiting an adventure park. Is it okay to go on rollercoaster rides?!

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