When is It Safe to Go to a Crowded Club After Rhinoplasty?

I would wait 6 weeks before you put yourself in a position that you might get hit in the nose. Unless you are talking about golf clubs, in which case you could go back in about 3-4 weeks! Have fun and be careful.

After rhinoplasty, the nose can be fragile for six weeks or longer. 

I understand your concern about a "drunk person accidentally bumping into my face."  That has happened.  After rhinoplasty, the nasal bones and other tissues have not completely welded together until at least 5-6 weeks after surgery.  During that time, your nose will be more vulnerable to being re-broken by an accident.

There are two choices.  Either refrain from going to a crowded club that caters to drunks.  Or, bring a bodyguard with you. 

Just kidding, but the reality is you are probably taking too great a chance. Because would it not be just your luck if were bumped and the nose cracked and shifted position?

Then you would have to have another procedure!  It is not worth taking the chance.  Take a little break from the club scene.  You will be back later!

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Author, SECRETS OF A BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON