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Can I Smoke 3 Months Post-Op Rhinoplasty w/ Medpor Implant?
Is it now safe for me to smoke 3 months post op open rhinoplasty? If not what are the chances of me developing complications? My main concern is infection, I smoke a pack a day.I have medpor implanted at the tip of my nose.
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Anthony88
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Smoking 3 Months Post Rhinoplasty
No physician will ever condone smoking, before or after rhinoplasty. What difference does it make if the Medpor implant survives when you don't because of a heart attack or some serious illness caused by cigarettes?
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Hypnosis helps to stop smoking
I have several patients who were finally able to stop smoking with the help of hypnosis. Ask your doctor for a referral In your area Hope that helps Josh Korman MD
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Breast implant and face bask
If you 've made it this far, why smoke at all. Any amount of smoking comprises skin vascularity and result n compliocations,.
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Smoking and Medpor Implant.
Hi Anthony,
Any artificial implant that is resting in the tip of your nose has a likely hood of extruding even if you dont smoke. Smoking decreases the blood supply and oxygenation to parts of your face, so if you start to smoke again I believe that you may increase your chances for extrusion and/or infection.
Best,
Dr.S.
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Smoking is Bad
Dear Anothony88:
You know that we are doctors here, right? There is never a good time to smoke. If you are worried about your appearance, smoking causes increased lines and wrinkles. It decreases the circulation to your skin. Smoking is bad for your health, and its use increases the risks of heart disease, stroke, lung problems and multiple cancers.
It takes a year (or two) to heal after an open rhinoplasty. If you have an implant in the tip of your nose, you are at higher risk...
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