Can I Run 2 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

Every surgeon has different post-op instructions for their rhinoplasty patients so it’s always best to check what your surgeon recommends for you specifically. Generally speaking, I recommend that my patients don’t begin exercise for at least 3 weeks after having a rhinoplasty procedure. Any activity that raises your blood pressure (like running or other exercise) can promote swelling. This swelling might be external which you would notice when looking in the mirror, but can also happen internally. It’s important to allow your body to expend any extra energy that it has on healing your nose during the first few weeks after surgery. I remind my patients that when they do begin to resume exercising, to start out slow and to listen to their bodies. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s important to stop and slow down. Best of luck!

Thanks for the question. I advice is you should wait a month after rhinoplasty surgery. After a month your operation area is totally healed and yes you can run and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.

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. This 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 running and weight lifting should be avoided for six to eight weeks following surgery.

                Although the nasal congestion that you describe probably isn’t relate to exercise, it never the less should be discussed with your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to tell you when it’s appropriate to resume your normal exercise routine.