I had a rhinoplasty and septoplasty performed 1.5 year ago. I ended up with beautiful results but my nose is now very sensitive to any pressure and I often get headaches from wearing my glasses (which are thin wired and lightweight with nose pads). I asked my surgeon about this and he said I likely had sensitivity to glasses before my surgery and I am more aware of it now after surgery but I disagree because I previously wore very heavy glasses and sunglasses often/all day without any issues.
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June 1, 2019
Answer: Why does my nose still hurt when I wear glasses after rhinoplasty? Any treatments available for this?
Preservation rhinoplasty consists of remodelling the existing anatomy of
the nose, using very few tissue resections and often no grafts to achieve a
more natural appearance of your nose without destabilising the nose. These latest techniques keep the patient’s
natural bridge but find w...
It can increase your discomfort but will not impair your healing, drink a lot of fluids, continue with proper hygiene and follow your surgeons prescription and you'll be fine.