Can You Wear (Short) Eyelash Extensions During Rhinoplasty Procedure?

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I have had eyelash extensions for several years because of very short, quite sparse lashes. The extensions are not very long/obtrusive and very secure. Soon I will be undergoing a septo rhinoplasty procedure and am wondering if I need to take them off - my doctor so far hasn't mentioned this, and I know of other people who've kept theirs on in surgery. I don't really want to have them removed unless I have to as I hate not having them but obviously will if I need to - any advice appreciated!

Joseph Mele, MD · Answer

Eyelash extensions during rhinoplasty should not be a problem. Be sure to let your plastic surgeon, and anesthesiologist know about them so they can be extra careful. Good luck.

Philip Young, MD · Answer

Great question &ndash; I do not see any complications that could happen because of your eyelash extensions. However, it is best to advise your surgeon so that they are aware. Best of luck to you!

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD, FACS · Answer

It's shouldn't be a problem wearing your extensions but just make sure the anesthesiologist and your surgeon know so they don't accidentally damage them. As long as they are careful to tape just the corners of your eyes and then take the tape off gently, they shoudl be fine.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

Make sure everyone on the OR team knows about this. Sometimes your eyes are taped closed during surgery to protect them. The tape could damage your extensions.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Ask your Rhinoplasty Surgeon directly. I wouldn't have an issue with eyelash extension during a Rhinoplasty but would explain, to the Rhinoplasty patient, that the face needs to be prepped for surgery and sometimes tape is applied over the eyelid in order to prevent dryness. The prep and tape application could remove some of the extensions.

Can You Wear (Short) Eyelash Extensions During Rhinoplasty Procedure?

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