Can Stepping Into A Hot Shower Then Putting On Eyeglasses

Posted on Mon, 21 Jan 2019

Question: Can stepping into a hot shower then putting on eyeglasses immediately after getting out of shower cause any flattening or lengthening of face or facial bones from pressure from glasses and heat from shower?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The facial bones does not change due to minor pressure.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern.

Heat or eyeglasses immediately after getting out of the shower does not cause any changes of the facial bones.

The facial bones are ossified and does not change flattening or lengthen due to minor pressure.

I suggest you not to be worried about it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 days later)

So stepping into a hot, steamy shower then quickly stepping out of shower then putting on eyeglasses immediately after getting out of shower would not cause any flattening or lengthening of face or facial bones from pressure from glasses and heat from shower?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I confirm that you will not have lengthening or flattening of facial bones.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

Yes, I confirm that you will not have flattening or lengthening of the facial bones from pressure from glasses or hot shower.

You should not be worried dear.

Wishing you a good health.

Take care,

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj