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Wearing Glasses After Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

During recovery after having a non-surgical rhinoplasty, wearing glasses is something that you will need to make some temporary adjustments to, especially if you wear glasses every day.

Non-surgical rhinoplasty involves adding volume to certain areas of the nose. Since the added volume sits just beneath the skin, any external pressure on the nose in the hours or days after the procedure can potentially shift the product.

Since glasses rest directly on the nasal bridge, often exactly where the product has been placed, it’s something that will need to be carefully factored into the aftercare steps.

Let’s go through what you should know about wearing glasses after non-surgical rhinoplasty, and what your practitioner may advise depending on the specifics of your treatment.

Why it’s important to avoid putting too much pressure on the nose after your treatment

An important part of the non-surgical rhinoplasty procedure is precision. Subtle changes are made by placing small amounts of added volume in specific, precise areas. In many cases, volume is added to the bridge of the nose to build up a flatter area or create more definition. Since this part of the nose is also where glasses tend to rest, pressure on this area after the procedure can potentially affect the result.

This doesn’t mean that your glasses will cause the volume to move dramatically or undo the treatment entirely, but consistent or prolonged pressure might affect how it sits. It’s especially important in the first couple of days, when the added volume hasn’t yet begun to settle into the surrounding tissue. While the product does gradually become more stable as time passes, the initial period is the most important when it comes to avoiding unnecessary pressure.

If glasses sit heavily on your nose or if the bridge of your frames is particularly tight, your practitioner may recommend that you avoid wearing them for a short period. This is particularly relevant if the product was placed directly under the bridge or if a large volume was used.

How long to avoid glasses after non-surgical rhinoplasty

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for how long glasses should be avoided for. That’s because how long you’ll need to avoid wearing glasses depends on the details of your treatment – such as where the volume was placed, how much was used, and how your body responds to it.

As a general guideline, most patients are advised to avoid wearing glasses for at least 48 hours. In some cases, it may be longer. If the volume was placed mostly in the bridge, your practitioner might recommend avoiding glasses for up to a week. It’s not about the exact number of days as much as it is about how the product behaves and how the nose heals during that period.

Some practitioners also suggest checking the skin regularly during this time. If there’s any redness, indentation or discomfort where the glasses rest, that’s a sign the area is being irritated or compressed, and you may need to stop wearing them for a bit longer.

What to do if you can’t avoid wearing glasses

Understandably, avoiding glasses entirely for several days isn’t always possible, especially if you rely on them for vision and don’t have contact lenses. If that’s the case, there are a few workarounds that can help reduce pressure on the treated area.

Some people use a small piece of medical tape or micropore tape to lift the bridge of the glasses off the nose and secure it to the forehead temporarily. This takes the weight off the nose and reduces any pressure on the area that was treated. It’s not the most comfortable or long-term solution, but it can work well for the first few days if you only need to wear your glasses for short periods.

Others might opt to switch to a lighter pair of frames if they have them, especially ones that sit higher or put less direct pressure on the nasal bridge. Again, this should always be discussed with your practitioner, as they’ll be able to advise you based on the placement of your added volume and how your swelling or bruising is tracking.

How post-treatment swelling will need to be taken into consideration

Some swelling after non-surgical rhinoplasty is common, and depending on how much volume has been added, it might feel like the bridge is slightly raised or more sensitive than usual. Glasses resting on top of this can sometimes feel uncomfortable.

If your glasses are pressing into the swollen area, it’s likely that they’ll feel tighter than normal. You may also notice slight indentations where the frame touches the skin. While this isn’t always a concern, it can be a sign that the area needs more time before regular wear.

It’s also worth noting that swelling can sometimes make the bridge of your nose wider temporarily, which might alter how your glasses sit for the first few days. These effects usually improve as the swelling reduces, and things tend to return to normal gradually.

When it’s okay to go back to wearing glasses as normal

Most patients are able to resume wearing their glasses as normal after about a week, but again, it really depends on the individual treatment. If your added volume was placed more towards the tip of the nose or wasn’t focused on the bridge, you may be able to go back to wearing glasses sooner.

At your follow-up appointment, your practitioner will check how the added volume has settled and let you know whether it’s fine to resume wearing glasses without modifications. Until then, it’s always better to take a cautious approach.

It’s also worth remembering that while the added volume is stable once it integrates into the surrounding tissue, it still responds to external pressure differently than natural bone or cartilage would. So even once you’ve resumed wearing glasses, it’s still a good idea to avoid pushing or pulling them against the bridge too much for a few more days.

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If avoiding wearing glasses or changing how you wear them is something that you will need to take into consideration after your treatment, we recommend asking Dr Scott for more personalised advice.

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