Yesterday I had my teeth whitened, 3months post op, I was told not to wear sunglasses for 4months and in this case I needed to wear glasses to shield my eyes, so I taped them to my forehead, it wasn't till after the hour I realized one side was like pressing against my nose, now I can feel a pressure on one side of my nose.. am I just being over paranoid? is it ok?
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August 2, 2013
Answer: I suspect that your nose did not get damaged
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It's difficult to know for sure what the dots are, but the most likely cause would be dots placed by the surgeon with a marking pen. These will go away but usually, gently wiping the area with an alcohol swab will help.
Dear Barry,
Thank you for your question. Your nasal bones will be well healed by 3 months so it is safe to wear sunglasses. You still have swelling, which is why there was a temporary impression, but this does not cause permanent damage.
Best Wishes,
Pablo Prichard, MD
