Sunglasses 5 Weeks After Rhinoplasty?

I generally advise my patients to wait 6 weeks before wearing sunglasses. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon, as they may have a specific protocol they would like you to follow. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck. 

Five weeks is more than enough time to allow wearing his sunglasses even if in fracturing is part of the operation.

In my practice, patients can wear glasses 6 weeks after their surgery. You should ask your surgeon to see what he recommends.

After 3 weeks the bones are usually healed enough to handle the weight of glasses. Regards
Dr. J
Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Hi,

I noticed you had a question regarding wearing sunglasses 5 weeks after surgery. This should be fine after a dorsal hump removal and tip work at one month after surgery. I would always check with your primary surgeon, but at this point the nasal bones and cartilage should be strong enough. This is an opinion and not medical advice.

Dr. Barrera

Hello,

Thank you for the question.  Your plastic surgeon will be the best person to answer that question since he/she will know what was done.  With that said, sunglasses at 5 weeks should be fine.  You may want to choose a pair of sunglasses that are light and fit comfortably.  Very light sunglasses (plastic) with a wide nose piece that displaces the weight will be the most comfortable.

All the best,

Dr. Remus Repta

I usually have patients hold off with glasses or sunglasses for 6 weeks. They can tape it to their forehead to not put pressure on the dorsum.  Best to ask your surgeon.

Sunglasses would be fine to wear at five weeks after your rhinoplasty. If there is any question and consult with your plastic surgeon first

In my practice, I advise patients that glasses or sunglasses are ok on the cast, but once the cast comes off, no glasses or sunglasses until they are 6 weeks post-op if the nasal bones were broken.  If the bones were not broken, wearing sunglasses or glasses should be ok after cast removal, but just be aware that you are still quite swollen, and you may end up with little soft tissue indentations where the glasses sit on the nasal bridge.  These indentations will not affect your final result, but may just be visible for a short time after you take off your glasses or sunglasses.  That being said, you should follow the advice of your surgeon!

Dear Elanna,

thank you for your question.  In my practice, If I perform osteotomies (fracturing the nasal bone to narrow the bridge or base of the nose, then I advise against glasses for 6 weeks.  However, if no osteotomies are done, then glasses can be worn much sooner.  Make sure no osteotomies were done as this is often done in conjunction with a dorsal hump removal.  Always best to check with your plastic surgeon as well.

Best Wishes,

Pablo Prichard, MD