Hi everyone, I had my rhinoplasty operation on May 25th and tomorrow my splint is being removed (June 3rd). I am worrying about doing normal day to day activities such as going out with friends as I am scared to walk in public incase something damages my nose! Is this a good time to stay at home?
Answer: Going Out in Public After Rhinoplasty
As a plastic surgeon living in Dallas, TX many of my patients I see in the malls on the weekends with their nasal splints on from their rhinoplasty earlier in the week. In general, my patients have their splints and sutures removed within a week, 7-10 days, and earlier if they don’t have very much bruising. Usually, only a small percentage have some periorbital bruising. I encourage them to be out and be active early post-op and they can be back to work in 7-10 days.
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As a plastic surgeon living in Dallas, TX many of my patients I see in the malls on the weekends with their nasal splints on from their rhinoplasty earlier in the week. In general, my patients have their splints and sutures removed within a week, 7-10 days, and earlier if they don’t have very much bruising. Usually, only a small percentage have some periorbital bruising. I encourage them to be out and be active early post-op and they can be back to work in 7-10 days.
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Answer: Safety in Public After Cast is Removed from Rhinoplasty
Hi Kathy,
Have your surgeon give you your nasal splint when it is taken off. It is fine to be in public without protection, but if you are very worried/concerned you may tape your cast on your nose. We ask our patients to do this at night for about 2 ro 3 weeks after their rhinoplasty. Like we tell George of the Jungle, "Watch out (for that tree)! after your rhinoplasty. Hope that you love your new nose. Good luck and be well.
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Answer: Safety in Public After Cast is Removed from Rhinoplasty
Hi Kathy,
Have your surgeon give you your nasal splint when it is taken off. It is fine to be in public without protection, but if you are very worried/concerned you may tape your cast on your nose. We ask our patients to do this at night for about 2 ro 3 weeks after their rhinoplasty. Like we tell George of the Jungle, "Watch out (for that tree)! after your rhinoplasty. Hope that you love your new nose. Good luck and be well.
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April 4, 2012
Answer: Activity following rhinoplasty
Hi Kathy. Your question is a common one. Once your splint is removed, you should remain mindful of your recent surgery, and continue to be more cautious than usual for the first couple of weeks. Although you should avoid contact sports, there is no need to avoid walking in public or going out with friends. I would also avoid any situations where your nose is more likely to be even lightly traumatized - for example during exercise, among crowds, or while interacting with children or pets. Even relatively minor nasal trauma can lead to pain and possible deformity during the early postoperative period. Good luck and best wishes for an uneventful recovery.
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Answer: Activity following rhinoplasty
Hi Kathy. Your question is a common one. Once your splint is removed, you should remain mindful of your recent surgery, and continue to be more cautious than usual for the first couple of weeks. Although you should avoid contact sports, there is no need to avoid walking in public or going out with friends. I would also avoid any situations where your nose is more likely to be even lightly traumatized - for example during exercise, among crowds, or while interacting with children or pets. Even relatively minor nasal trauma can lead to pain and possible deformity during the early postoperative period. Good luck and best wishes for an uneventful recovery.
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Answer: Resuming activities after rhinoplasty
It should be perfectly fine to be out in public at this point after surgery. You would want to avoid strenuous activity and contact sports. Just walking around in public at this stage shouldn't be any more dangerous for your nose than normal.
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Answer: Resuming activities after rhinoplasty
It should be perfectly fine to be out in public at this point after surgery. You would want to avoid strenuous activity and contact sports. Just walking around in public at this stage shouldn't be any more dangerous for your nose than normal.
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June 3, 2011
Answer: Going Out in Public After Rhinoplasty
The main precaution that needs to be adhered to is avoidance of trauma or forceful contact to your nose for 6 weeks postoperatively. After your splint is removed, some rebound swelling occurs, which resolves over the next few months. I encourage my patients to avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for two weeks after surgery. The only issue with going out in public may (or may not ) be your perception of how your nose looks.
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Answer: Going Out in Public After Rhinoplasty
The main precaution that needs to be adhered to is avoidance of trauma or forceful contact to your nose for 6 weeks postoperatively. After your splint is removed, some rebound swelling occurs, which resolves over the next few months. I encourage my patients to avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for two weeks after surgery. The only issue with going out in public may (or may not ) be your perception of how your nose looks.
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