Nasal Exercises After Rhinoplasty – When, Why and How to Do Them

When the bone is altered to narrow the overly prominent nose or the grafts have been placed, the nasal exercises are recommended after rhinoplasty. 

The nasal exercises after rhinoplasty are also known as the digital exercises, which involve gently putting pressure on the nasal bone to help it narrow down, reduce swelling, and also speed up the healing.

The nasal exercises help further refine the results of the rhinoplasty, mold the healing bones, shift grafts that have moved and also reduce bruising. 

However, you need to do the nose exercises at the right time and in the right way, following the surgeon’s instructions. Doing them improperly could be detrimental.

Nasal Exercises After Rhinoplasty

Nasal exercises are the massaging motion exercises that are mainly to put pressure on the altered nose and the grafts. They correct the minor graft shifts and also mold the bones to heal faster and contour in the right shape. 

Furthermore, they also help in reducing the bruising, swelling and also make the nasal shape more defined.

Do the exercises only when you’re advised to by your qualified plastic surgeon. You also need to follow their specific instructions about doing the exercises, as they may be different depending on the nose job you’ve had.

When Should You Do Nasal Exercises After Rhinoplasty?

The nasal exercises are effective in the initial healing phase of the nose when the bones are sensitive and can easily be guided into the right position. 

According to our board-certified  plastic surgeons, you should start doing the nasal massaging exercises after 1 to 2 weeks. Doing them after 2 weeks won’t be so effective as the bones are firm by then.

How Long Do You Need To Do The Exercises?

According to our plastic surgeons, it’s good to do 1–2 minutes of the nasal exercise about 25 to 40 times a day. But you need to make sure that you’re following the right instructions to do the exercise to avoid complications.

Benefits Of Nasal Exercises After a Nose Job

Doing nose massaging exercises after rhinoplasty offers many benefits, such as more refined surgical outcomes, less swelling and bruising, faster and healthier recovery, keeping grafts in place, and long-term nose stability.

Better Results

With the gentle pressure of the nasal exercises, the bones and the grafts come into the right place, which refines and polishes the final shape of your nose.

Less Swelling and Bruising

The light pressure reduces the puffiness and speeds up the fading of the bruises and subsiding of the swelling. This makes the new shape of the nose show up faster and also more clearly.

Faster and Healthier Recovery

The other advantage of the nasal exercises after rhinoplasty is that they increase the blood flow around the healing nose. The better circulation supports quicker and smoother healing.

Keeping Grafts in Place

Grafts may move slightly in the nose, which could negatively affect the healing of the nose and the final shape. With the nose exercise after rhinoplasty, the position of the grafts is corrected, which keeps the balance and alignment that helps you get the desired nasal shape.

Long-Term Nose Stability

Regularly massaging the nose after cosmetic surgery trains the bones to heal in the right position, which helps your nose hold its desired shape for years to come.

How To Do Nasal Exercises After Rhinoplasty? 

This is the guide from our expert plastic surgeons to do the nasal exercise safely to get the best results in terms of the healing, recovery and the final shape.

• Gently press on the nasal bone with your thumb, as it offers enough padding.
• Press inward toward the centre, around the upper third of the bridge.
• Avoid pressing on the uppermost part of the bridge.
• Keep your thumb just below the bridge line for the right spot.
• Press firmly enough that you feel a mild discomfort, as it’s a workout. The pain indicates that you’re doing it right, but only the mild pain, not too much.
• Keep holding the pressure for 10 seconds to 1 minute.
• Press more on one side than the other for balance.
• Do it around 25 to 40 times a day. Must ask your surgeon about how many times you can do it, and then follow that.

Precautions To Take During Nasal Exercises

Take these precautions to ensure you’re doing everything right without hurting yourself.

• Confirm with your surgeon that you’re suitable for the nasal exercises.
• Elevate the head to promote recovery and lessen swelling.
• Adjust pressure gently on the bridge depending on comfort.
• Avoid massage if there is any risk of nasal bone fractures.
• If the swelling increases, you feel unrelenting pain or any signs of infection, stop doing the exercises. Contact your surgeon immediately.

Asli Tarcan Clinic: Your Trusted Partner in Rhinoplasty Care

Nasal exercises are recommended by the surgeons, usually when the nasal bone is altered or the grafts have been placed. They help the bone to mold, heal faster, achieve the intended shape and also reduce the swelling. The exercises also help the slightly displaced grafts to come back in the right position again.

You can do the nasal exercises after rhinoplasty 25 to 40 times a day for 1–2 minutes per session. Start doing it in the first 1 to 2 weeks, as that’s when they’re the most effective. 

Make sure you’re following all the steps carefully to avoid causing complications. If you want to get rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty services from the board-certified plastic surgeons, you can contact Asli Tarcan Clinic. We’re at your service 24/7. Contact us today!

What are nasal exercises after rhinoplasty?

Nasal exercises are the massaging motion exercises in which you press on the nasal bone to guide it to the right shape and keep the grafts in place.

How soon after a nose job can you do nasal exercises?

You can start doing the nasal exercises 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery, as that’s when the exercises are more effective.

Can I reshape my nose with exercise?

Yes, by doing the nasal exercises, you can contribute to the better nasal shape changes after rhinoplasty.