Can wearing glasses after cast removal from open Septoplasty and turbinate reduction cause damage to nasal bones?

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I had open Septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery, cast and splints for 10 days after. Since I didn't have a cosmetic rhinoplasty and everything was internal, I was told it's just fine to wear glasses. However, when I wear my glasses it causes indentations and what feels like lumps about where the nasal bones and maxilla would meet. It's been over a week since cast came off. Is this just swelling, or could the bones have changed at even though that area wasn't touched during surgery?

Sahar Nadimi, MD · Answer

In general, I tell my patients who underwent open septorhinoplasty to avoid any pressure on the bridge of their nose for about 8 weeks, particularly if any work was done to straighten the nasal bones. If you wear glasses, I would be careful that they aren't putting too much pressure on the nasal bridge.  If you only underwent a septoplasty with turbinate reduction, wearing glasses is perfectly fine. If you have any questions or concerns, I would follow up with your surgeon.

Can wearing glasses after cast removal from open Septoplasty and turbinate reduction cause damage to nasal bones?

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