Nose still hurts when wearing glasses 6 months PO. Is this normal?

Question

I had a septorhino 6 months ago. The hump on the bridge of my nose was shaved down 7mm but there's still a tiny bump. My surgeon assumed he didn't shave down the hump completely, or it's a callus. My problem now is that my nose still hurts after wearing my glasses for about 10 minutes. It also creates a tension around my forehead and my cheeks around my nose. It's similar to the kind of pain I experienced when I had a sinusitis a few months ago. My question is: is this pain normal 6 months PO ?

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. During the early stages of recovery, even the light weight of glasses atop your nose can alter your result by applying undue pressure onto your nose and moving it downward. It is not normal for you to experience pain wearing glasses 6 months post op, so I would suggest that you stop wearing glasses. Please consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon because your surgeon should be your primary source for all recovery instructions. 
Best wishes,

Ivo Gwanmesia, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you Anna for your question.It is a very useful question. At 6 months post op, you should not be experiencing any pain. It is very interesting that you have compared the pain to sinusitis pain. I have had a patient experience similar symptoms. A potential investigation would be a CT scan of your nasal bones and the paranasal sinuses.  It sounds like you may still be suffering from sinusitis. Discuss this with your surgeon.Kind regards,

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