Where Can I Get a Nose Gaurd So I Can Play Basketball?

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I had surgery 6 weeks ago, and want to get back to playing basketball. I want to be safe so I am looking for a face mask. Where can I get a nose guard for my face? Thanks in advance!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Is between you and your surgeon whether you should return to athletic activity six weeks after rhinoplasty. The nose should be extremely stable at that time. I'm not certain a face shield of any kind will be of practical benefit.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

I prefer my patients not compete in contact sports, including Basketball for 2 months after rhinoplasty. If they must, as did one pro soccer player, I got them a guard at Gerry Cosby's in New York City. I learned that from the Knicks' trainer.  I was actually at a Knicks playoff game a few years later and John Starks broke his nose. In the second half he came out with the same guard. I guess the trainer took his own advice.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I think it is important to ask your surgeon about when you can go back to sports first.  A nose guard shouldl be discussed with your surgeon. I'll allow contact sports usually by 6 weeks.

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