Will wearing glasses cause a bump on my nose after Rhinoplasty?

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It has been about 6 months since I had Rhinoplasty. I am now required to wear prescription glasses, will it cause a bump on my nose? I had a bump on my nose before the rhinoplasty as I used to wear glasses before having laser eye surgery and it appears now I need glasses again. I am not sure if the the original bump was caused by glasses though. Thank you for your help.

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  In my practice, I advise my patients to wait 6 weeks post rhinoplasty before wearing eye glasses and sunglasses. This is to prevent any disruption of the healing process and to allow for a nice silhouette of the nasal dorsum. You can certainly wear contacts in the meantime to help with your vision while waiting for medical clearance from your surgeon to resume use of eyeglasses. For more information, I recommend you follow up with your surgeon to discuss your concerns. Best of luck, Dr. Kian

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

At 6 months post op you can safely wear glasses. Your nose will not be effected. RegardsDr. Janjua

Fred G. Fedok, MD, FACS · Answer

I am a person who believes almost anything is possible - the difference is the probability of the particular event occurring.  I have performed a considerable number of rhinoplasties - at times upward of 150 procedures in a year.  I have always recommend that patients refrain from wearing glasses for at least 6 weeks after the procedure.  The concern has been that they may depress their not yet healed nasal bones.  I have seen this happen.  The risk that they might induce another "bump" on their nose by wearing their glasses has not been a common concern. It is a lesser probability situation - but as I stated almost anything is possible.My best advice for you is to follow the recommendations of your surgeon.  He knows best about your situation.Be well and best regards,Fred G. Fedok, MD FACS

Thomas Hubbard, MD, FACS · Answer

After 3 months it is very unlikely wearing glasses could make any different in most situations.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I usually allow my patients to wear glasses by about 6 weeks.  Always best to review with your surgeon his preference.

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