Will wearing a N95 mask Impact rhinoplasty recovery / results?

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Hello everyone, I am a travel nurse that will have to get fit tested for a N95 mask. Currently, I am 3 months post op and I continue to have a hard tip (I will be getting a shot in my nose in January). That being said, will wearing the N95 mask for 10-15 minutes have a huge impact on nose?

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

I ask my patients to avoid wearing glasses and masks for 2 months. If you must wear the mask, I suggest you wear the metal part down and the soft part up. In your case since it's been 3 months after the surgery, I don't see a problem with you wearing an N95 mask. However, you should confirm it with your surgeon as well. Thank you.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question. We do not recommend about 6 months after surgery the first year is very important. You can use masks that will not put pressure on your face
Best regards!

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Samrivsmile! Considering you are 3 months out, you should be fine wearing an N95 mask. Best of luck to you!

Ahmet Alp, MD · Answer

We recommend that our patients wear N95 mask and glasses 6 months after the operation. You should consult your doctor to use it at an earlier time.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hello,
It wouldn't be a problem for you to wear a N95 mask over your nose at this point after surgery

Will wearing a N95 mask Impact rhinoplasty recovery / results?

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