Is It Safe to Return to the Gym Two Weeks After Tip Rhinoplasty?

Hello Petra,

 

Depending on the surgery that a surgeon can clear a patient for working out after a certain time post-surgery.

 

Aside risking to cause a possible trauma to your nose if weights are being lifted or if overhead exercises are being performed, 2 weeks post-surgery with the swelling remaining and the healing progress going on may not be enough of recovery time before you engage into strenuous exercise.

 

Nonetheless, I encourage you to consult with your physician as he/she knows best of the details of your surgery and can assess your progress after a physical examination.

 

Thank you for your question.

Dr. Sajjadian

It is best to refrain from engaging in any intense physical activity for 4-6 weeks following surgery.  Not following these guidelines may result in the following:

 

1) An increase in your swelling
2) A delay in your healing

I would recommend getting back into your routine gradually, so your body is not too shocked when you resume.  Some light walking after 2-3 weeks would be great.  If you weight train, start light and gradually work your way up to where you were prior to surgery.  As long as you do not exert yourself too much before the 4 week point, everything should be fine. Thanks and good luck with your recovery.

    

Two week after Tip rhinoplasty surgery, light exercises are acceptable. You must start slowly and build up to your previous duration over next couple of weeks. Initially there will be slight increase in swelling as result of blood flow to nasal area. The key is going light in the beginning. Good luck and good healing.

I let my patients gradually increase their exercise routine starting with unlimited walking 2 weeks after surgery then low resistance maximum repetition from three weeks on slowly increasing weight a few pounds  at a time and head elevated until 6 weeks. After 6 weeks there is no restrictions for non contact activity

In general you can return tot he gym as long as you do not bump your nose because it takes a minimum of 6 weeks to heal from a rhinoplasty.