How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Began Wearing Glasses?

asked 8 months ago by spin2011 in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: glasses, timing

Hi, i have read that eye glasses and sunglasses are not recommended to be worn after rhinoplasty for at least 4-6 weeks. Just wanted to find out if it is ok to wear protective glasses for a short period of time a few weeks after a rhinoplasty for things like visiting dentist or laser hair removal where protective eyewear is needed. Thanks

7 answers to How Long After Rhinoplasty Can I Began Wearing Glasses?

Glasses after rhinoplasty

I tell patients that fo rthe first 3-4 weeks that they should tape the glasses to the forehead and not rest them on the nose. After that it should be ok.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Wearing Glasses after Rhinoplasty

In general, I tell my patients they can wear glasses 2-3 weeks after their rhinoplasty, but they must be careful to avoid any type of nasal trauma. However, in this forum I always tell patients to follow their surgeon's instructions immediately afteer surgery.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

How long to wear glasses after rhinoplasty

I would check with your surgeon to be sure, as it depends on what was performed, ie grafts. Normally within 10 days you are normally okay. if the glasses are heavy, take them off periodically to avoid excess pressure over the swelling. Just use common sense and be careful.

Rick Rosen, MD
Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

Glasses after rhinoplasty

After 2 weeks you'll be fine. Agree with the comment here about goggles. Not for 4-6 weeks. Your glasses might not fit well initially.

Howard Webster, MBBS, MBA
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

Glasses after Rhinoplasty

Generally, I have no concerns with my patients wearing all but the heaviest glasses 2 weeks afer rhinoplasty. Goggles with tight elastic straps are another matter - I would recommend 6-8 weeks.d

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.nayakplasticsurgery.com

Glasses after Rhinoplasty

You're in the clear! Usually a window of at least 2 weeks is recommended. Wearing your glasses after 3-4 weeks is very reasonable for short periods of time. The only down side is that after wearing them for awhile you will notice depressions on the skin of the nose where the pads of the glasses were resting. This won't affect your healing it really is just an indication that the swelling in the skin has not completely resolved yet. The only time where... more