Does the negative pressure of glasses on the bridge of the nose cause the nose to counteract pressure forming outwards? (photo)

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I just got glasses a week ago and have noticed the bridge of my nose having indents on the side, so slight that I'm not even sure of it's indents or just shadows or like bruising. But it's made my nose from the top look thinner. Now I'm wondering if that pressure might make my nose more crow shaped? In that case, I have a bit of a bulbous nose on the bottom - not too bulbous just rounded - would placing my glasses on the bulb part make the bulbous part shrink or would it cause it to grow larger? Thanks.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Since you just got glasses a week ago, the best advice would be to return to your optometrist or ophthalmologist to perhaps have them adjusted so they may fit better along the bridge of your nose. This does not cause any permanent changes in your nasal appearance. Thank you for this question! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Jia Zheng, MD · Answer

The indents caused by wearing glasses are temporary and have neither the ability to change or correct the shape of your nose. Choose your eye-wear based on comfort and efficacy.

Abdulla Fakhro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hey javed115, thank you for your question. Wearing glasses causes divots and temporary depressions on the skin of your nose but it wouldn't exert enough force to move or shape the bones of your nose. 
hope this answer helps!

Val Lambros, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

good question. The effect of glasses on the upper  nose is probably the pressure squeezing out a little tissue fluid and goes away quickly when taken away. Pressure devices have been tried for the lower nose and do not  work to modify the shape for more than a few minutes.

Does the negative pressure of glasses on the bridge of the nose cause the nose to counteract pressure forming outwards? (photo)

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