Rhinoplasties and Glasses

Many patients wonder how they will wear their glasses after a rhinoplasty ("nose job").  Obviously, plastic surgeons prohibit any pressure on the healing nose, even the light footplates from glasses.

(My preference is to protect the healing nose with a splint for two weeks, and to avoid glasses on the nose for three weeks.)

Frequently, the best solution is to use contact lenses, rather than glasses.  However, among patients who prefer glasses, a simple option is a long strip of tape to secure the central portion of the glasses to the forehead.  The glasses should "hover" just above the bridge of the nose, without resting on it directly.

Certainly, this looks goofy, but it should be acceptable when a patient is at home or at her desk.  And the final result will be worth it!