When Can I Touch my Nose After Septorhinoplasty? Can I Pick My Nose? Go to the Gym?

After a rhinoplasty, I allow patients to use a q-tip gently to clean the nose after removal of the splint one week post-op. I do not want them to blow their nose for at least 3 weeks.  As for exercise, I usually have them limit activity for 3-4 weeks and then heavy lifting and exertion after 6 weeks.

Two weeks post septorhinoplasty you can rub the skin lightly for cleansing purposes and applying sunscreen etc. You would not want to apply pressure to specific areas i.e. No facials or blackhead exfoliation. As far as picking your nose this should not be done period. You should wait approximately 6 weeks before returning to heavy exercise and lifting. Yes this can sometimes increase swelling and you can determine that after your first workout. Start lightly and work your way up. Grinning and facial muscle activity will not affect your current results. Best regards!