Is it okay to wear glasses post Rhinoplasty?

Question

If I am going to raise my nose bridge via surgery. Is it fine to wear glasses? Would the weight of the lens put an indent into my new nose? Thanks

Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

I recommend that my patients
not wear glasses for
at least 4 weeks after rhinoplasty surgery. Wearing glasses post rhinoplasty
will apply pressure
to the bridge of the nose, which can cause indentations. Talk to your surgeon
and ask
to show you how to tape your glasses from the forehead to avoid putting
pressure on your
new nose.

Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Thanks for the question. The safest thing to do is not wear your glasses or at least not let them rest on the bridge of your nose. You can use tape to suspend them from your forehead, although not ideal it is better than having a permanent bump on your nose from the pressure. I usually recommend a minimum of 6 weeks post surgery before wearing glasses normally.RegardsDr Guy Watts

Barry M. Weintraub, MD, FACS · Answer

After a rhinoplasty to raise the bridge, you should wait to wear glasses until directed to do so by your surgeon. Show your surgeon the glasses you wear so he/she can assess the weight, and then in your postoperative visits make sure to ask when it is appropriate to wear them again. I wish you a successful surgery.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

If you need to wear your glasses ask your surgeon to show you how to use tape so they do not sit on your bridge and cause dents.

Is it okay to wear glasses post Rhinoplasty?

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