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Will Secondhand Smoke 6 Weeks Post-op Affect Rhinoplasty Results?

asked 1 year ago by schmie2 in weston, fl
Latest answer by Michael R. Macdonald, MD
Question viewed 481 times
Tags: results

I went out tonight with some friends to show off my new look. A girl was smoking right next to me and now my nose feels congested and sore. Could this exposure affect my long term results? I am not a smoker nor do I surround myself with smokers very often.

13 answers to Will Secondhand Smoke 6 Weeks Post-op Affect Rhinoplasty Results?

Effect of Secondhand Smoke on Final Rhinoplasty Result

Exposure to secondhand smoke for one evening 6 months after rhinoplasty will not affect your final result. It has apparently cause temporary irritation of the nasal lining.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Minimal exposure to secondhand smoke will not affect long-term results of rhinoplasty

Please be reassured that the exposure that you’ve had recently to the secondhand smoke, which may contribute to the congestion inside your nose, will definitely not affect the long-term results of your rhinoplasty surgery. If you’re a smoker yourself or exposed to secondhand smoke on an ongoing basis, there might be some delayed wound healing secondary to an effect of the smoking on the microvasculature inside the nose. However, even in this case, this is unlikely to affect the... more

Michael R. Macdonald, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drmmacdonald.com

Rhinoplasty Results

The smoke will not impact your results. You most likely experience some irritation and/or congestion from the second hand smoke.

Michael Sullivan, MD
Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can second hand smoke affect rhinoplasty results?

At 6 weeks from surgery second hand smoke exposure shouldn't affect your results. It can certainly cause increased internal nasal congestion fromt he chemical irritation.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Second hand smoke after rhinoplasty

Tobacco smoke even as a second hand exposure is not good for the liniing of the nose, airway or sinuses. You should not have any longterm consequences from this one time exposure, however you should avoid frequent or prolonged exposure as a rule. Good luck.

Gregory Branham, MD
Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Second hand smoke and rhinoplasty results

Second hand smoke is not good at anytime, but at this point post-op you should be okay except for perhaps some congestion from the smoke.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Second hand smoke after rhinoplasty

The smoke should not affect your end results, but could cause nasal congestion and swelling. Good luck!

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Second Hand Smoke after a rhinoplasty

Hi, If you inhale second hand smoke for a long time it has been shown to cause cancer. However, I don't think it will ultimately affect your rhinoplasty results. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

Second hand smoke will not affect your rhinoplasty

You should heal safely even in the presence of second hand smoke after a rhinoplasty procedure. Of course you could use the procedure as leverage to encourage someone who cares about you to quit. Might just be worth a try. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Exposure to second hand smoke 6 weeks following a rhinoplasty

Exposure to second hand smoke 6 weeks following a rhinoplasty will have no impact on the results. You may have increased intranasal swelling/congestion that will be temporary.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Will Secondhand Smoke 6 Weeks Post-op Affect Rhinoplasty Results?

Should be a non issue. But best to check with your chosen rhinoplasty surgeon before asking us! From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

The effects of second hand smoke 6 weeks after Rhinoplasty

You should not have any problems with a single exposure to second hand smoke this far away from your surgery. The congestion can be simply an allergic response to the smoke but this would not change your longterm outcome.