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I had septorhinoplasty/turbinate reduction 3 wks ago. I now sleep on my back; can I wear an eye mask to block ambient light?

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Eye Mask 3 Weeks after Rhinoplasty

January 25th, 2015
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I don't imagine that a thin lightweight eye mask would apply enough weight or pressure to alter your nose three weeks after surgery. That said, your surgeon is the only one that knows the specific details of your operation and whether a sleep mask poses any undue risk. In these situations, it is always best to check with your surgeon. All my best.

Web reference: http://ridenourplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Facial-Cosmetic-Surgical-Procedures/Nasal-Surgery-Rhinoplasty

Brock Ridenour, MD


Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 123 reviews

January 25th, 2015

Eye Mask 3 Weeks after Rhinoplasty

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I don't imagine that a thin lightweight eye mask would apply enough weight or pressure to alter your nose three weeks after surgery. That said, your surgeon is the only one that knows the specific details of your operation and whether a sleep mask poses any undue risk. In these situations, it is always best to check with your surgeon. All my best.

Learn more: http://ridenourplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Facial-Cosmetic-Surgical-Procedures/Nasal-Surgery-Rhinoplasty

Brock Ridenour, MD


Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 123 reviews

Pressure on the nose after septorhinoplasty and turbinate reduction

January 23rd, 2015
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Typically, for my patients that have undergone septorhinoplasty, a light cloth or eye mask would not be an issue at 3 weeks after surgery.


Jay W. Granzow, MD

Jay W. Granzow, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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January 23rd, 2015

Pressure on the nose after septorhinoplasty and turbinate reduction

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Typically, for my patients that have undergone septorhinoplasty, a light cloth or eye mask would not be an issue at 3 weeks after surgery.


Jay W. Granzow, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Eye mask after rhinoplasty

January 22nd, 2015
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I typically advise my patients to not place anything heavy on or over the nose for the first month after rhinoplasty. A cloth eye mask is typically lightweight and should not affect the rhinoplasty result. However, I would clarify this with your rhinoplasty surgeon in the event that they think otherwise and may advise against it. 
Michael T. Somenek, MD

Michael T. Somenek, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

January 22nd, 2015

Eye mask after rhinoplasty

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I typically advise my patients to not place anything heavy on or over the nose for the first month after rhinoplasty. A cloth eye mask is typically lightweight and should not affect the rhinoplasty result. However, I would clarify this with your rhinoplasty surgeon in the event that they think otherwise and may advise against it. 

Michael T. Somenek, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Pressure on the Nose

January 21st, 2015
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I would ask your plastic surgeon because each physician has a different protocol and it depends on whether or not the nose was fractured.  I usually advise patient to avoid any heavy pressure on the bridge of the nose from glasses or things such as masks and goggles for the first 3-4 weeks after surgery. 

Web reference: http://vipplasticsurgery.com

Christopher Khorsandi, MD
January 21st, 2015

Pressure on the Nose

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I would ask your plastic surgeon because each physician has a different protocol and it depends on whether or not the nose was fractured.  I usually advise patient to avoid any heavy pressure on the bridge of the nose from glasses or things such as masks and goggles for the first 3-4 weeks after surgery. 

Learn more: http://vipplasticsurgery.com

Christopher Khorsandi, MD

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