Will continuously wearing a splint help keep my nose from being indented or manipulated by the mask ? Is there any way around keeping my nose from being damaged ?
May 12, 2020
Answer: Wearing N95 mask early after rhinoplasty Hi, you have a really good question regarding use of N95 masks early after rhinoplasty.The N95 mas does need to have a tight seal around the face to work properly and it is tighter than other masks. I just wore it yesterday for 6 hours and the bridge of my nose and ears were tenders (even without surgery).Discuss with your surgeon. I imagine planning on taking 2 to 4 weeks off (depending on how you are healing) would be best to prevent discomfort and pain. I do think after the first 2 weeks it would be very heard for the pressure from the mask to hurt the nose permanently or move the cartilage or bone. My concern is also you being able to tolerate the mask. Hope this helps! Good luck
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Wearing N95 mask early after rhinoplasty Hi, you have a really good question regarding use of N95 masks early after rhinoplasty.The N95 mas does need to have a tight seal around the face to work properly and it is tighter than other masks. I just wore it yesterday for 6 hours and the bridge of my nose and ears were tenders (even without surgery).Discuss with your surgeon. I imagine planning on taking 2 to 4 weeks off (depending on how you are healing) would be best to prevent discomfort and pain. I do think after the first 2 weeks it would be very heard for the pressure from the mask to hurt the nose permanently or move the cartilage or bone. My concern is also you being able to tolerate the mask. Hope this helps! Good luck
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Working in healthcare and I am required to wear an N95 mask. Will this affect my rhinoplasty? It's probably best to refrain from going back to work for approximately two weeks after the surgery. Anticipate the regular cast to be placed on the bridge of your nose for one week, and two weeks of visible swelling and bruising. After you go back to work, another cast can be custom-made to your new nasal bridge so that your N95 mask will fit right over the top of it without affecting your new nose. Study your prospective surgeon's before and after photo gallery to make sure that it is extensive and your surgeon has lots of experience. Don't rely completely on computer imaging.
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May 12, 2020
Answer: Working in healthcare and I am required to wear an N95 mask. Will this affect my rhinoplasty? It's probably best to refrain from going back to work for approximately two weeks after the surgery. Anticipate the regular cast to be placed on the bridge of your nose for one week, and two weeks of visible swelling and bruising. After you go back to work, another cast can be custom-made to your new nasal bridge so that your N95 mask will fit right over the top of it without affecting your new nose. Study your prospective surgeon's before and after photo gallery to make sure that it is extensive and your surgeon has lots of experience. Don't rely completely on computer imaging.
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