Clubbing/ going out and drinking 2 weeks post op?

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I am exactly 2 weeks post op from my septorhinoplasty surgery and I was just wondering if it would be okay to go out drinking and possibly to a club. I'm scared that I will get a minor bump to the nose if I go to a club, but like its nearing the end of the summer and I want to spend the rest of it having a good time but not going too crazy. So my question is, would alcohol consumption mixed with a small bump to the nose at a club ruin the result of my nose?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear jonnyboy13,Do not go to the club and do not consume alcohol two weeks post op. Your Rhinoplasty is an investment and you want to experience the best results possible. Also, it is dangerous to mix your pain medications with any alcohol.Keep in mind that the final result of the nasal surgery is not achieved until up to one year following the procedure. Remain patient and follow the healing plans as closely as you can.

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear jonnyboy13,

Thank you for your clinical post and this is a common
question when patients can resume normal social activities following surgery
particularly septorhinoplasty.  If your
septorhinoplasty include an osteotomy or breaking of the bones including
stabilization of the cartilaginous and soft tissues at the tip, it is very
important that you avoid any trauma. 
Clearly you could go out to a club and socialize, but avoid
circumstances where you might get inadvertently traumatized as you have
invested significantly in the long-term appearance of your nasal facial balance
and proportion and early trauma even a gentle nudge or an elbow on a dance
floor can cause significant derangement of your surgery.

Use your common sense and minimize alcohol consumption that
will increase swelling and avoid any traumatic situations and you should be
able to enjoy some of the earlier results of your nasal facial surgery.

Please also consult with your certified nose surgeon to
ensure that they are in agreement with this approach.

I hope this information has been of some assistance and best
of luck.

For more information, please review the link below.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto

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