I want to play with my band and its been 10 days since my rhinoplasty surgery. My surgeon said no "vigorous" exercise for 2 weeks and then no running (etc..) for 4 weeks. Can I play my drums 3 weeks after surgery? It does increase my heart rate but its not like im running 3 miles. I sweat a tiny bit when i play but nothing major.
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Thank you for your question. When our patients have rhinoplasty, we typically use 10 day make-up free post-surgery period. Incisions should be closed and not crusting or "weeping". If you have incisions that are still crusting and not completely healed, I would avoid applying make-up to the...
It is commonly asked if a procedure is covered. Rarely do we know what your benefits and coverages are. After you find out what you have, call up your insurance company and ask what type of documentation is required for your problem(s).Sometimes the doctors office will help with obtaining a...
There is no evidence that rhinoplasty can start the development of a rhinophyma. Just having sebaceous skin alone is not enough of a risk factor that a rhinophyma will happen. Rhinophymas are uncommon entities and rhinoplasty can be done without much concern.RegardsDr. J
