Retin-A and Botox safe after rhinoplasty?

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A: Retin-A, Botox shouldn't be a problem after Rhinoplasty at this point

By Andrew Miller, MD - New Jersey Facial Plastic Surgeon

You are far enough out from Rhinoplasty that you can use both of these products. Remember the Retin-A can always make the skin a little irritated so you may want to start out with a smaller percentage dose. You will have no problems with Botox at this point. Good luck. Dr. Miller

A: Retin A and Botox after Rhinoplasty

By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Some noses develop a significant proliferation of tiny blood vessels called capillaries in the skin; usually on the top of the nose. Retin A may make you more susceptible for facial redness from the direct effect of its use, however, many patients that do develop the blood vessels after the rhinoplasty... more

A: As for Botox it is best to wait about 4-6 weeks, Retin A when the swelling is down

By Amir Moradi, MD - San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

If you use Retin-A on the skin when there is edema you will experience more irritation and peeling. Using Botox earlier than 4-6 weeks may not be as effective due to the edema around the muscles.between the eyebrows.

A: Use of Botox and Retin-A after Rhinoplasty

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The proliferative phase of wound healing is complete at 6 weeks postoperatively. In my opinion use of Botox or Retin-A are reasonable to commence at 8 weeks postoperatively.

A: Botox and retin A after rhinoplasty

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

At 2 months after a rhinoplasty, I see no reason not to restart Botox and Retin A . If the skin was irritated from tape, then I would hold off the Retin-A , but this should not be a problem at 2 months.

A: You should be fine

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

If you have had an unremarkable (that is, no complications), you should be abble to use both produucts without a problem. You may want to run it by the surgeon, but you should be fine. sek

A: RetinA & Botox after Rhinoplasty

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox can be resumed one week after rhinoplasty. Retin-A can be started one month after rhinoplasty. Any earlier can lead to increased irritation of the nasal skin or the lower eyelid and cheek areas. Regards

A: Botox and Retin-A after rhinoplasty

By Amir M. Karam, MD - San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

There are no contraindications for using Retin-A or Botox after a rhinoplasty. My only recommendation is that you wait until you've healed from the surgery and the swelling has resolved. This may take 2-3 weeks. Best of luck, Dr. Karam

A: Retin-A potentially helpful after Rhinoplasty

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Hi Ella If you have been off the Retin A for a while, remember to ease back into it. Generally the skin will have a certain tolerance for the irritating effects of the Retin A. The goal after all is to look better and not to make the skin red, flaky and feeling like it is on fire. I usually recommend... more

A: Skin care after rhinoplasty

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

There is nothing about rhinoplasty surgery that would prevent you from going back to the full range of skin care. There are no increased risks either.

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