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When can you sleep on your side after septoplasty?

I had a septoplasty 6 days ago. I want to know when can you sleep on your side after septoplasty?

1 Answer

Bottom line: I would NOT side sleep until cleared by your rhinoplasty surgeon. At 6 days out, at least in my practice, it is TOO SOON.
My general rule of thumb is to clear patients for full physical activity by six (6) weeks postop. However, everyone heals differently and you may encounter setbacks or healing delays from your septoplasty of which I'm not aware again when in doubt, call your doctor's office and ASK when it's safe to do so. I wish you well with your recovery and happy holidays to you and your family.