When can I wear contacts after rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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I had a rhinoplasty 5 days ago. My eyes were swollen shut for the first couple days and have since then slowly started to open up again. There is still bruising and mild swelling around the eyes, and the bottom corner inside my eyes are bloodshot red. Is it safe to wear contacts yet? If not, how long do I have to wait?

Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

Contacts can be worn
as soon as the swelling has decreasedenough for them to be inserted usually
after 7-10 days post-op.Swelling varies
for each person. Talk to your BoardCertified
Plastic Surgeon with any concerns or questions.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.It's too early to make value judgments with only 5 days after a rhinoplasty.Swelling after a rhinoplasty depends of the surgery complexity.In this regard, the nasal swelling Post-op It can last from two weeks to two months.To reduce this swelling, I recommend you perform delicates daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the face (around the nose) avoid sun exposure, and take pain/inflamation pills, as your surgeron precribe you.Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I would say that as soon as the eye swelling has subsided and you can get them in comfortably it is probably OK. Check with your surgeon.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

As soon as the swelling is down you should be able to get your contacts in. This would seem a better option than glasses right after your procedure.

Aaron Kosins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best person to answer this is your surgeon but 10 to 14 days should be plenty of time.Aaron Kosins MDPlastic and Rhinoplasty Sureon

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