I am thinking about getting a nose job but I am really concerned about the whole "no eyeglasses" rule. I literally cannot function without wearing glasses all the time and unfortunately, I just developed an allergy to my contacts so contacts are not an option. I have read how you can tape your glasses and all that but is that really possible for 8 weeks during recovery, especially that I need to go to work and be in public?
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Not wearing glasses is an important part of recovery For patients where glasses are very important, I recommend contact lenses. if not possible, such as in your case, then you can tape the glasses to your forehead, sometimes padding alone to make sure there is no pressure on the nose, will do the trick. However, for at least 4 weeks, you should not have any glasses that sit on the bridge of your nose. Any small injury or bump could move the nose, and the glasses themselves can put pressure on the nose while it is still healing. If you think those options are impossible, then it's probably best to hold off from surgery until you can follow those recommendations.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Not wearing glasses is an important part of recovery For patients where glasses are very important, I recommend contact lenses. if not possible, such as in your case, then you can tape the glasses to your forehead, sometimes padding alone to make sure there is no pressure on the nose, will do the trick. However, for at least 4 weeks, you should not have any glasses that sit on the bridge of your nose. Any small injury or bump could move the nose, and the glasses themselves can put pressure on the nose while it is still healing. If you think those options are impossible, then it's probably best to hold off from surgery until you can follow those recommendations.
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August 6, 2016
Answer: Wearing eyeglasses may be considered two to three weeks following rhinoplasty surgery. The first postopeative week after rhinoplasty, you can put your glasses on your nasal splint. We often fashion a new light aluminum splint to place on the bridge of your nose, after your dressing is removed, so you can continue wearing your glasses until your nasal bones heal. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph.
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Answer: Wearing eyeglasses may be considered two to three weeks following rhinoplasty surgery. The first postopeative week after rhinoplasty, you can put your glasses on your nasal splint. We often fashion a new light aluminum splint to place on the bridge of your nose, after your dressing is removed, so you can continue wearing your glasses until your nasal bones heal. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph.
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July 3, 2015
Answer: Eyeglasses after rhinoplasty The first consideration is whether your surgeon is going to perform osteotomies (breaking the nasal bones) or not. If not, then there is no real risk of wearing the glasses other than temporary weird indentations where the glasses rest and pushing on the swollen soft tissue. If there are osteotomies, listen to your surgeon, but in general, pressure should not be placed on the nasal bones for several weeks afterwards. Lighter glasses that distribute the weight are better than heavier ones with narrow foot pads. People become pretty creative with taping the glasses to their forehead or suspending them from the bill of a baseball cap, etc. Eight weeks is pretty long, but everyone has their own post-op regimen that they advise.
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Answer: Eyeglasses after rhinoplasty The first consideration is whether your surgeon is going to perform osteotomies (breaking the nasal bones) or not. If not, then there is no real risk of wearing the glasses other than temporary weird indentations where the glasses rest and pushing on the swollen soft tissue. If there are osteotomies, listen to your surgeon, but in general, pressure should not be placed on the nasal bones for several weeks afterwards. Lighter glasses that distribute the weight are better than heavier ones with narrow foot pads. People become pretty creative with taping the glasses to their forehead or suspending them from the bill of a baseball cap, etc. Eight weeks is pretty long, but everyone has their own post-op regimen that they advise.
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January 8, 2015
Answer: Do Not Wear Eyeglasses for At Least 4 Weeks Following Rhinoplasty
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October 22, 2011
Answer: Eyeglasses after nasal surgery Some glasses are supported on the nasal bridge while others are bridge less. You should not put pressure on the nasal dorsum for four weeks after surgery. You can also tape the glasses up onto your forehead. I know it sounds dorky but many patients do this for driving. You can also pad the nosepieces with foam. There are plenty of variations so I would not allow this to detract from your surgical goals.
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Answer: Eyeglasses after nasal surgery Some glasses are supported on the nasal bridge while others are bridge less. You should not put pressure on the nasal dorsum for four weeks after surgery. You can also tape the glasses up onto your forehead. I know it sounds dorky but many patients do this for driving. You can also pad the nosepieces with foam. There are plenty of variations so I would not allow this to detract from your surgical goals.
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