Why Cant I Wear my Glasses After Rhinoplasty, for at Least 3 Weeks?

Hi Mris.Kevin, External pressure forces on the nose during the first three weeks following rhinoplasty may cause asymmetry of the newly sculpted nose; or a newly, newly sculpted nose. If you must, you may either rest your glasses on top of your old nasal splint, get attachments (available in some pharmacies and optometrists offices) to the bottom part of the glass rim that results in the glasses being supported on your cheeks and off of your nasal bones, or use the old "nerd... more

During rhinoplasty, the nasal bones are often manipulated. The surgeon may choose to "break" the bones to reposition them. This surgical "break" is referred to as an osteotomy. During the first several weeks following a Rhinoplasty in which the bones were repositioned, any significant force can cause the bones to shift and can potentially detract from your overall aesthetic result. What if the bones weren't broken? Is it still necessary to avoid wearing glasses for a... more

It is not infrequent that the nasal bones need to be mobilized during a rhinoplasty procedure and moved to adjust the width of the bridge or the middle of the nose. During the healing period, these bones can be inadvertently moved, and may finally heal in the wrong position. Since you only get one chance to have everything go perfectly the first time, it makes sense to be conservative with issues that could cause problems. For this reason, it is advisable to avoid putting pressure on... more

The glasses will tend to leave impressions in the swollen tissue of the nose across the nasal bridge. It is best to either tape them up across your forehead or wear contacts for the first month after the surgery.