Wearing glasses after nose surgery may be harmful in some cases. During the post-operative recovery period, it is important that your nose maintains its new shape and that the healing process proceeds smoothly. The pressure on the nose from wearing glasses after nose surgery can lead to some negative effects during the healing process.
What should be taken into consideration when using glasses after nose surgery?
- Pressure Formation
After rhinoplasty, the tissues and bones on the nose may be sensitive. When glasses put pressure on your nose, it can negatively affect the healing process. This pressure may lead to deterioration in the new shape of the nose, displacement of bone and cartilage structures, or irregular healing.
- Effect on Stitches and Edema
You may have edema (swelling) in your nose after surgery and your stitches are in the healing process. Wearing glasses can cause extra pressure and irritation in this area. This may lead to delayed healing of the stitches or increased swelling.
- Bone and Cartilage Corrections
Corrections made to the nasal bone or cartilage during surgery must remain stable during the healing process. The use of glasses can affect the structures on the nose and cause it to heal improperly. For this reason, wearing glasses is not recommended, especially for patients whose nasal bone and cartilage structure is intervened.
- How Long Should You Avoid Wearing Glasses?
In general, the recommended period to avoid wearing glasses after rhinoplasty is 4 to 6 weeks. This period is to ensure adequate healing of the nasal bones and tissues. However, this period may vary depending on your doctor’s recommendations.
- Alternative Solutions
If you need to wear glasses, you can try some alternative solutions by consulting your doctor after surgery:
- Lens Use: Using contact lenses instead of glasses is an option that completely eliminates the pressure on the nose.
- Glasses Hangers: You can use special glasses hangers or frame supports that can fix glasses without putting pressure on the nose.
- Taping Method: For some patients, it may be recommended to fix the glasses on the forehead with tape to prevent the glasses from putting pressure on the nose.
Doctor Checkup
Your doctor is your best guide when it comes to wearing glasses during the post-operative recovery period. The healing process of each patient may be different, and your doctor will inform you about when you can start using glasses depending on the condition of your nose.
Wearing glasses after nose surgery can affect the shape and structure of the nose, especially during the post-operative recovery period. Therefore, it is best to avoid wearing glasses for the first 4 to 6 weeks after surgery and follow your doctor’s recommendations. You can protect your eye health during this process with alternative solutions such as using lenses or glasses straps.
