Wearing glasses 3 months after rhinoplasty?

Thank you very much for enquire.

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.-  

Hello,  you can wear glasses after a rhinoplasty now.  Depending on exactly what you had done during surgery, you may even wear glasses earlier.  That is, if no osteotomies or bony work was done, I typically let my patients wear glasses after a week or so.  But if your surgeon performed bony work, we usually recommend at least 2 months before wearing glasses.  Also, bear in mind you can wear glasses sooner than 2 months if you reduce any pressure the glasses may have sitting on your bridge.  A simple trick is to tape your glasses to your forehead.  Ultimately, it's best to consult your surgeon since he/she may have their own philosophy.  Best wishes.

I ask my patients to refrain from heavy glasses for a few weeks following rhinoplasty.  After that time , there are no restrictions.  Review your doctors restrictions regarding glasses with his/her staff.

If you were my patient I wouldn't have any problem with wearing glasses this far out.  Still, I recommend you discuss that with your doctor.Best,Dr. Michael EpsteinMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL

Dear Nola2016,



The nasal bones should have been fully healed by six weeks after surgery. I see no reason why you cannot start wearing glasses at this time.



I hope this has been helpful.


Robert D. Wilcox, MD