Had rhinoplasty to remove a small hump. When can I use the sauna and do a 36hr fast? They boost growth hormone and stem cells.

Dear Furzeseven,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

please go visit your surgeon and ask them  for their recommendations and instructions. Every surgeon has their own protocol after rhinoplasty and you should continue to  follow the advice and game plan of the surgeon you trusted your face to. At 3 weeks I personally do not have any restrictions other than avoiding contact to the nose. I would be OK with you using the sauna and fasting.  As your nose heals over the next year it will continue to look better and better.    Patience, time, and avoiding traumatic nasal contact are the only thing that will likely affect the outcome at this point. you need to discuss this with your own surgeon. I wish you the best, Dr. Ardeshirpour

Dear Furzeseven, Every surgeon will have their own protocol to follow post surgery and you should contact their office. I personally would not want my patient to use the sauna three weeks post surgery. Excess heat will cause inflammation of the tissues and prolong the healing process. Clear the fasting with your surgeon as well. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.