Is 3 months too early to do a ski trip after rhinoplasty?

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I'm a big skier and pleased with my results after a septo-rhinoplasty that removes a dorsal hump, but know that I’m still healing and i have thick skin. Wondering if I should postpone my ski trip which would be exactly at 3 months post surgery.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @queenofwands! I usually recommend 6 weeks of  no contact sports since it takes about 6 weeks for the nasal bones to heal. You should be good after 3 months! Best of luck.

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

Provided you do not cause any trauma to the nose during skiing, you should be fine. But falls and bumps may happen when you ski. So you should be careful. You may also want to check with your surgeon to get his opinion before you go.

Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey

Jason D. Bloom, MD, FACS · Answer

It is always a good thing to run this by your surgeon, but your timing with the surgery and returning to activity shouldn't be an issue in my mind.  I usually tell my patients to wait 2 weeks before returning to cardio activities, 3 weeks before heaving lifting and 6 weeks before any sort of contact sport or activity.  The reason for this is that the nasal bones take 6 weeks to heal and they must wait out that time.  Hope this helps and enjoy the slopes!

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

There should be no reason not to ski three months after rhinoplasty, provided your airway is good, and you don't fall. Have fun. Dr Joseph

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD · Answer

I would definitely get your surgeon's opinion. However, I tell my patients no strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for 3 full weeks follow surgery. For skiing and wearing tight fitting goggles/masks, more like 6 weeks.

Is 3 months too early to do a ski trip after rhinoplasty?

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Answer: Unrestricted physical activity may be resumed 3 weeks after rhinoplasty.

Answer: Unrestricted physical activity may be resumed 3 weeks after rhinoplasty.

Answer: Just be careful

Answer: Just be careful

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Is 3 months too early to do a ski trip after rhinoplasty?

Answers (7)

Answer: Unrestricted physical activity may be resumed 3 weeks after rhinoplasty.

Answer: Unrestricted physical activity may be resumed 3 weeks after rhinoplasty.

Answer: Just be careful

Answer: Just be careful

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