I am thinking about getting a nose job but I am really concerned about the whole "no eyeglasses" rule. I literally cannot function without wearing glasses all the time and unfortunately, I just developed an allergy to my contacts so contacts are not an option. I have read how you can tape your glasses and all that but is that really possible for 8 weeks during recovery, especially that I need to go to work and be in public?
Answer: Common issue Hi,
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Answer: Wearing eyeglasses may be considered two to three weeks following rhinoplasty surgery. The first postopeative week after rhinoplasty, you can put your glasses on your nasal splint. We often fashion a new light aluminum splint to place on the bridge of your nose, after your dressing is removed, so you can continue wearing your glasses until your nasal bones heal. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph.
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Answer: Wearing eyeglasses may be considered two to three weeks following rhinoplasty surgery. The first postopeative week after rhinoplasty, you can put your glasses on your nasal splint. We often fashion a new light aluminum splint to place on the bridge of your nose, after your dressing is removed, so you can continue wearing your glasses until your nasal bones heal. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph.
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July 3, 2015
Answer: Eyeglasses after rhinoplasty The first consideration is whether your surgeon is going to perform osteotomies (breaking the nasal bones) or not. If not, then there is no real risk of wearing the glasses other than temporary weird indentations where the glasses rest and pushing on the swollen soft tissue. If there are osteotomies, listen to your surgeon, but in general, pressure should not be placed on the nasal bones for several weeks afterwards. Lighter glasses that distribute the weight are better than heavier ones with narrow foot pads. People become pretty creative with taping the glasses to their forehead or suspending them from the bill of a baseball cap, etc. Eight weeks is pretty long, but everyone has their own post-op regimen that they advise.
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July 3, 2015
Answer: Eyeglasses after rhinoplasty The first consideration is whether your surgeon is going to perform osteotomies (breaking the nasal bones) or not. If not, then there is no real risk of wearing the glasses other than temporary weird indentations where the glasses rest and pushing on the swollen soft tissue. If there are osteotomies, listen to your surgeon, but in general, pressure should not be placed on the nasal bones for several weeks afterwards. Lighter glasses that distribute the weight are better than heavier ones with narrow foot pads. People become pretty creative with taping the glasses to their forehead or suspending them from the bill of a baseball cap, etc. Eight weeks is pretty long, but everyone has their own post-op regimen that they advise.
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January 8, 2015
Answer: Do Not Wear Eyeglasses for At Least 4 Weeks Following Rhinoplasty
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January 8, 2015
Answer: Do Not Wear Eyeglasses for At Least 4 Weeks Following Rhinoplasty
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June 22, 2011
Answer: Wearing Eyeglasses After Rhinoplasty
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June 22, 2011
Answer: Wearing Eyeglasses After Rhinoplasty
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