Resuming normal activity after nose job will depend upon the extend of the surgery and should be gradual. However, as a general rule most rhinoplasty surgeons recommend the following:
A) Resuming light activities such as cooking, walking, reading, climbing the stairs can be started 2nd day after surgery.
B) Moderately intense activities such as aerobic exercises, running, biking, sexual activities can be resumed two weeks after surgery
C) Heavy lifting and intense activities such as playing tennis, basketball, or volleyball must not begin until two months post op, this time allows the bone to heal properly.
