The problem with exercise after rhinoplasty is blood flow to the face. Working out too strenuously too soon after your surgery can lead to bleeding. In most cases, light walking is all that should be done. Dr. Frank allows patients to begin gentle, not-impact exercise, such as swimming or bicycling, four weeks after rhinoplasty surgery. Running and impact exercise needs to wait. After about six weeks, your nose structures should be healed and you can return to most exercise routines. Contact sports may need to wait even a couple weeks more. Ask Dr. Frank about this if you participate in sports such as hockey or basketball.