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Retin-A and Botox Safe After Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by Ella1 in Switzerland
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 2,122 times
Tags: crows feet, face, nose, cream, risk

I had Rhinoplasty at the end of August this year and would like to start using Retin-A cream on my face, and also have Botox for upper face and crows feet. Are there any risks with these treatments so soon (two months) after rhinoplasty? Can the Vitamin A in Retin-A affect the nose negatively?

13 answers to Retin-A and Botox Safe After Rhinoplasty?

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Retin-A and Botox after rhinoplasty

Both Retin-A and Botox are certainly acceptable treatments two months after rhinoplasty. There are no contraindications whatsoever, and no negative effects for either drugs in regards to a prior rhinoplasty.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Retin-A, Botox shouldn't be a problem after Rhinoplasty at this point

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
Andrew Miller, MD

Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Retin A and Botox after Rhinoplasty

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 probably did not use the Retin A. I am not aware of a potential problem with the use of Botox for Crow’s feet after a rhinoplasty, but check with your plastic surgeon....
Ronald Shelton, MD

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

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.
Amir Moradi, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Use of Botox and Retin-A after Rhinoplasty

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.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and retin A after rhinoplasty

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.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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You should be fine

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
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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RetinA & Botox after Rhinoplasty

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
Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Retin-A after rhinoplasty

 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
Amir M. Karam, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Retin-A potentially helpful after Rhinoplasty

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 restarting a frequency that it much less often than what you had been successfully using the product at. For example if you had been using Retin A every other night, start using it every 4 or... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Skin care after rhinoplasty

 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.  
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Retin-A after Rhinoplasty surgery

I don't anticipate any issues two months after nasal surgery to begin using Botox or Retin-A. Both Retin-A and Botox are great after rhinoplasty, and may help improve your results. I follow my rhinoplasty patients very closely. Every patient, surgery, and their healing ability is unique, but normally allow resuming such basic skin care about one month after surgery. Ask your rhinoplasty surgeon first. Best of luck.
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and Retin will not complicate surgical recovery

"Would like to start using Retin-A cream on my face, and also have Botox for upper face and crows feet." I cannot think of any contraindication to the proper use of either Botox or Retin A. They will not complicate your surgical healing or recovery.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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