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Can glasses be worn after a closed rhinoplasty or is it best to wait a few months?

Charming414899Nov 17, 2023
I was wondering, after closed rhinoplasty (revision) to remove callus and scar tissue and to re-smooth the bridge, is it still advisable to wait several months before wearing glasses?

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