Would It Be Wise to Run a 5k One Month After Rhinoplasty?

Question

My surgery is Nov. 14th and there is a race that I was thinking of signing up for on Dec. 15th. My surgeon told me not to exercise for 2 weeks after surgery, then I can start back slowly. I would register for the shortest distance (5k). Would this be okay one month after rhinoplasty?

Jamil Asaria, MD · Answer

You should be fine resuming full cardio and weight-training exercise one month out from your rhinoplasty. The only limitations at this point would usually be to exclude activities where you might injure nasal bones which are not completely healed for another few weeks.

	-Dr. Asaria, FACE Cosmetic Surgery

	Toronto

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I think most likely you will be fine to run the race after one month. There is a small possibility that you may not feel up to it, but I think one month's recovery time should be plenty. In the worst case scenario, you won't be up to it in time and may have to cancel your race.

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

Most rhinoplasty surgeons would give you the green light to run 4 weeks after surgery. The only caveat to this is that you are likely I experience some temporary swelling as a result. I would advise against it if you are having any problems with delayed healing, but if everything seems fine by that point, I think you should be ok.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Maeby,

	
		5K is not too long of a distance, it should be fine after 4 weeks
	
		Just let your surgeon know to be safe


	Best regards,

	Nima Shemirani

Maria Cristina Picon, MD · Answer

yes, you can, but it is probably you feel tired, because you did not trained and you take care your new nose.

Would It Be Wise to Run a 5k One Month After Rhinoplasty?

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