How long for heavy face wear after rhinoplasty?

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My job requires wearing heavy safety goggles and constant bending over. How long of a leave of absence will I require? 35 years of age, I think I’ll need a septoplasty too.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question!As far as I can understand from your question you can only wear glasses 1 year after surgery.If you can provide photos with better lighting, from the side of your face and 1 meter away I would be able to make a proper evaluation. It would be more convenient to decide with face-to-face consultation. Best regards!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

After a septoplasty and rhinoplasty, you should not do any physical exercise for at least two weeks to prevent a nosebleed. Once you go back to work, you can use the cast that was placed on the bridge of your nose to rest your safety goggles on. Bending over should not be a problem.

Stephen Kleid, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

I like to protect the nose from the "foot-prints" of spectacles for 6 weeks after Rhinoplasty.Most patients need 14 days after surgery before they are back to full time work, and gym/running/heavy lifting.
I patients need to wear spectacles or goggles, then I give them the plastic post-op cast to take home after I remove it on Day 7, and they can wear that to protect the nose, under their spectacles.In your case, I would probably wait about another 7 days, then have you wear that under the safety goggles.There are is a protective gel sheet you can wear.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Each Surgeon will have their own protocol. I suggest you ask your provider with their recommendations are.
If the safety equipment puts pressure directly on your nose, then you probably need to abstain for several weeks.
A lot depends on what type of rhinoplasty you’re having and if it includes in fracturing or not.
I suggest asking your provider.
Mats Hagstrom MD

How long for heavy face wear after rhinoplasty?

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