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The patient should wait about four weeks after rhinoplasty before wearing glasses normally. It is best to avoid putting any pressure directly on the nasal bridge during this crucial healing period. Contact lenses are great for daytime use as they negate the need for eyeglasses completely. Alternatively, there are a variety of ways to wear your glasses while still ensuring proper healing. Some patients choose to wear their glasses over their splint, or pad their glasses with foam so it does not affect the nasal bridge. Others will tape their glasses to their forehead. Finally, patients have the option of using cheek rests that will allow for support from the cheeks rather than the nose. These cheek rests are available for purchase at most pharmacies.
I ask my patients to not wear theireyeglasses for 4-6 weeks after nasal implant surgery. In general, this will allow for the besthealing. I would recommend asking yoursurgeon for their recommendation on what’s best for you.
Dea fruitstarr, It is just to early to determine your post operative results and as the swelling dissipates and the nose settles changes will become apparent. If you are still unhappy after several months then discuss your concerns with your surgeon. In the interim explain to your surgeon your...
Long term taping is not typically recommended after rhinoplasty. Nonetheless, tip support in the late postop period may provide slight improvement. First discuss with your surgeon.
Try a combination of HA filler + hydroquinones with VitK. The laser will not really help in my opinion....
The nasal spine is the bony spur at the bottom of your nose where the columella (the fleshy part between the nostrils) joins the upper lip. It can certainly be removed at surgery. The indication is when there's too much fullness or show at this juncture between nose and lip. Usually it is done...
Trauma to the nose and cause the hump to grow larger and nasal bones to be twisted. To reduce the nasal fracture and make the nasal bons straight requires osteotomies. A rhinoplasty can be performed at the same time but is considered cosmetic, and not related to the trauma. A broken nose r...
I have never heard of trigeminal neuralgia as a complication of a rhinoplasty. This nerve is not in the immediate location of the nose. The next step for you is a consultation with a neurologist.
